Reports Report 1750eu (Event 1750-2016)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Craig M |
| Experience Level | 1/5 |
| Remarks | it was one of the most amazing light shows I have ever seen particularly on the edge of the city, any other minor sighting I have had has been at the cottage or in the wilderness with much less light |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Ottawa, Ontario (CA) |
| Latitude | 45° 19' 16.41'' N (45.321226°) |
| Longitude | 75° 39' 52.44'' W (-75.664567°) |
| Elevation | 115m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2016-05-17 00:55 EDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2016-05-17 04:55 UT |
| Duration | ≈7.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From down left to up right |
| Descent Angle | 28° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 99.29° |
| First azimuth | 122.5° |
| First elevation | 53° |
| Last azimuth | 98.19° |
| Last elevation | 17° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -20 |
| Color | Light Green, Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | thought I heard a thunder like popping sound, although its hard to say as I had ear defenders on, there were no planes in the immediate area although one had just landed, pilot and fellow crew members as well as a passenger also confirmed see it |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | there were several lighting like flashes in the distance when I lost sight of it behind a building |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | a spark trail like a sparkler |