Reports Report 1120d (Event 1120-2026)

Observer
Name Mark P
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Seen in cruise flight at 36,000 feet travelling westbound. I estimate the smoke was approximately 40,000 above us.
Photo
Location
Address Weyburn, Saskatchewan (CA)
Latitude 49° 41' 16.33'' N (49.68787°)
Longitude 103° 24' 59.39'' W (-103.416496°)
Elevation 608m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-16 14:45 CST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-16 20:45 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 193°
Moving
Facing azimuth 270°
First azimuth 270°
First elevation 75°
Last azimuth 270°
Last elevation 75°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 30s
Length 15°
Remarks Smoke trail white with blueish tone
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright white in colour growing in intensity. Similar to a camera flash.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -