Reports Report 10419e (Event 10419-2025)

Observer
Name Robert B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks At first I thought it was a meteor which is strange due to light cloud cover and brightening sky. But at maybe 15 degrees above horizon it was very bright, no trail, no shimmer and it appeared to go between me and the clouds. So it seemed to be local (near Orillia) Never seen anything like this and I've seen big bright meteors at night. This was much brighter like the rising sun off a mirror. I have picture of the sky and clouds but didn't upload since it was a few minutes after. It's a cool way to finish 2025.
Location
Address Gravenhurst, Ontario (CA)
Latitude 44° 52' 14.07'' N (44.870574°)
Longitude 79° 14' 52.7'' W (-79.247972°)
Elevation 244.143906m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-31 07:33 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-12-31 12:33 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 167°
Moving
Facing azimuth 212.5°
First azimuth 202.69°
First elevation 49°
Last azimuth 213.54°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -