Reports Report 978cl (Event 978-2021)

Observer
Name Rosemary C
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Truly thought it was a midair explosion given the size and brightness of the flash. Did not see any ball shape or trajectory just the gigantic sudden flash of light in the sky. Was sitting drinking coffee looking out the North window at the time.
Location
Address Calgary, Alberta (CA)
Latitude 51° 10' 34.95'' N (51.176375°)
Longitude 114° 5' 11.3'' W (-114.086472°)
Elevation 1109.921509m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-02-22 06:20 MST
UT Date & Time 2021-02-22 13:20 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 10°
Moving
Facing azimuth 358.02°
First azimuth 1.9°
First elevation 27°
Last azimuth 358.37°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -26
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It was a large bright flash of light similar to camera flash to something exploding midair. Originally thought there was a plane explosion as was seen on flight path from Calgary airport
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -