Reports Report 6206jh (Event 6206-2024)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jeffrey B |
| Experience Level | 2/5 |
| Remarks | This was certainly a once in my lifetime event for me at 61 years. I was almost startled at first, as I initially caught it from the corner of my eye and turned to realize this was no ordinary shooting star. I was on a walk so I didn't consider my precise location and time for a few minutes after the event. The details are my best estimate. It was 7:05pm (a few minutes afterward) when I actual considered the time to be important. There may have been some delayed sounds but this city has sounds and my hearing is not the best. I wouldn't have considered the sound association, but I vaguely do recall a possible booming sound. I assumed the blue color on the front of the ball to be from the heat, as I am familiar with torch and welding heat settings. This blue color did stand out in my mind. I would like to hear any feedback regarding this event if you can, possibly a link or direction to the details if possible. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Sarnia, Ontario (CA) |
| Latitude | 42° 57' 59.25'' N (42.966458°) |
| Longitude | 82° 23' 18.4'' W (-82.388444°) |
| Elevation | 183.553192m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2024-10-21 19:01 EDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2024-10-21 23:01 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up right to down left |
| Descent Angle | 251° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 84.31° |
| First azimuth | 145.58° |
| First elevation | 25° |
| Last azimuth | 111.89° |
| Last elevation | 15° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -21 |
| Color | Blue, White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | It seem to break up near the end of the event; at least three or four smaller pieces formed in front of the ball, as it disappeared. The blue color was also at the front of the ball (like a crescent shape) just as it broke up and/or slightly before the break-up. |