It was nearly full daylight but still stood out very brightly against the blue and orange, even behind a thin cloud layer. I am on the 10th floor and have a very broad, unobstructed perspective on the Southern horizon.
Location
Address
Newmarket, Ontario (CA)
Latitude
44° 3' 19.84'' N (44.055512°)
Longitude
79° 28' 13.78'' W (-79.470495°)
Elevation
254.741501m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-05-27 05:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2026-05-27 09:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
194°
Moving
Facing azimuth
170°
First azimuth
180°
First elevation
70°
Last azimuth
165°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Rapid flickering then flared out brightly.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Flickered in a series of small explosions as it fell toward the horizon.
