American Meteor Society

Reports Report 74i (Event 74-2016)

Observer
Name Allan B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving west somewhere along the road at the time (I believe the location given is accurate to within 5km of where I was) at the time, noticed a very bright light coming from the north; it was bright enough to slightly illuminate the road and get my attention. My estimates of viewing angles are based on seeing it out the passenger window of the car.
Location
Address Campbellcroft, Ontario (CA)
Latitude 44° 2' 51.54'' N (44.04765°)
Longitude 78° 26' 38.99'' W (-78.444165°)
Elevation 232.421m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-01-07 22:09 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-01-08 03:09 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 250°
First azimuth 350°
First elevation 20°
Last azimuth 360°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -