The siting lasted for 2-3 seconds approx and was the most spectacular celestial viewing of my 48 years! It all occurred so quickly as I was admiring Venus in the southwestern heavens. I am not certain that there was not sound associated with the action, possibly only imagined. I thought perhaps it was a ufo and appeared to be heading for a landing on a nearby field prior to extinguishing. An absolute blessing to witness 🙏🏼☄️
Location
Address
, Ontario (CA)
Latitude
43° 24' 0.01'' N (43.400004°)
Longitude
80° 47' 10.57'' W (-80.78627°)
Elevation
377.61673m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-10-21 19:05 EDT
UT Date & Time
2024-10-21 23:05 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
225°
First azimuth
225°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
180°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Reddish orange with amber flaming tail and residue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Appearing as a glowing reddish orange rock with yellow flaming tail and bright white or amber spewing of fragments
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The tail appeared fiery yellow or amber coloured with amber to bright white particles detaching into the wake of the tail
