Reports Report 2172dl (Event 2172-2026)

Observer
Name stephen m
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This was Joseph's first fireball event, and he was driving.
Location
Address New Market, VA
Latitude 38° 38' 56.82'' N (38.649116°)
Longitude 78° 41' 21.17'' W (-78.689214°)
Elevation 296.245117m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-26 20:52 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-27 00:52 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 146°
Moving
Facing azimuth 264.11°
First azimuth 269.35°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 288.67°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -