The tail of the fireball had colours of the rainbow with blue/green in the centre progressing to red on the outer contour. Observed about 15-20 minutes after sunset.
Location
Address
Winnipeg, Manitoba (CA)
Latitude
49° 57' 59.5'' N (49.966529°)
Longitude
97° 5' 18.2'' W (-97.088388°)
Elevation
232.33m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-10-01 19:20 CDT
UT Date & Time
2016-10-02 00:20 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
256°
Moving
Facing azimuth
322.83°
First azimuth
331.46°
First elevation
15°
Last azimuth
320°
Last elevation
14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
White fireball, blue and green tail with reddish outer outline
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The leading fireball glowed bright white, then the fireball and coloured tail vanished. There was no trail.
