Reports Report 1750ix (Event 1750-2016)

Observer
Name Jessica C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It was the coolest thing I've ever seen.
Location
Address Ottawa, Ontario (CA)
Latitude 45° 16' 41.87'' N (45.278296°)
Longitude 75° 51' 46.09'' W (-75.862802°)
Elevation 95m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-05-17 00:51 EDT
UT Date & Time 2016-05-17 04:51 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 239°
Moving
Facing azimuth 100°
First azimuth 100°
First elevation 29°
Last azimuth 90°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Green, Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Then a large bright flash filled the area that it was flying through along the horizon.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks As it got closer to Earth the fireball grew larger and appeared to be breaking up with large pieces flying off. It almost resembled sparks popping from a fireplace.