Reports Report 5120a (Event 5120-2026)

Observer
Name Angela T
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I have seen shooting stars before, but this seemed much bigger/closer.
Location
Address Ottawa, Ontario (CA)
Latitude 45° 27' 48.36'' N (45.463433°)
Longitude 75° 36' 4.09'' W (-75.601137°)
Elevation 50.531m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-07-05 21:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-07-06 01:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 77°
Moving
Facing azimuth 274.08°
First azimuth 253.31°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 312.92°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 10°
Remarks It was a glowing white train. It appeared to have a bit of an arch to it, but maybe I imagined that based on the overall movement
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -