Reports Report 6997cj (Event 6997-2025)

Observer
Name Dave R
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Very odd luck spotting whatever this was - I was only facing the right direction at the right time due to an unexpected detour. Also, pardon my language!
Location
Address Dorval, Québec (CA)
Latitude 45° 26' 58.45'' N (45.449569°)
Longitude 73° 45' 10.3'' W (-73.752862°)
Elevation 26.603039m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-10-17 23:26 EDT
UT Date & Time 2025-10-18 03:26 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 213°
Moving
Facing azimuth 87°
First azimuth 87°
First elevation 29°
Last azimuth 82°
Last elevation 14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks brief orange flame
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -