American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3737ms (Event 3737-2016)

Observer
Name AW S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving and was severely distracted. I thought it was a plane falling out of the sky because of how bright it was. I really wish somebody picked it up on a dashcam which is exactly what it reminded me of. Dashcam footage that I have seen on YouTube. I almost missed my exit (401Eastbound to Toronto) because of it.
Location
Address , Ontario (CA)
Latitude 43° 38' 58.47'' N (43.649574°)
Longitude 79° 38' 23.07'' W (-79.639743°)
Elevation 160m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-10-04 22:34 EDT
UT Date & Time 2016-10-05 02:34 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 184°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 140°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 140°
Last elevation 50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -23
Color Dark Green, Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 15°
Remarks Glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -