Reports Report 7857e (Event 7857-2024)

Observer
Name Jack P
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks Visibility of details compromised by big-city light pollution; nonetheless the object/trail came through loud and clear
Location
Address Toronto, Ontario (CA)
Latitude 43° 41' 20.42'' N (43.689005°)
Longitude 79° 19' 12.95'' W (-79.320265°)
Elevation 129.401749m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-12-14 00:36 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-12-14 05:36 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 175°
Moving
Facing azimuth 265°
First azimuth 265°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 265°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -4
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Fragmentation(?): the trail was broken at some points; I don't recall anything indicating breakup into distinct parts