Fireball report

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.

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