American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3853f (Event 3853-2016)

Observer
Name Tanya S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I saw this fireball up close. I went over my car as I was driving. It must have been about 40 metres in hight. Looked like a baseball ball in white fire. the light died out about 5-6 into me watching. I also saw a bright shooting star 2 nights ago from my 4th floor condo while watching TV
Location
Address Dorval, Québec (CA)
Latitude 45° 27' 18.63'' N (45.455176°)
Longitude 73° 44' 15.5'' W (-73.73764°)
Elevation 28.633m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-10-09 18:42 EDT
UT Date & Time 2016-10-09 22:42 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 92°
Moving
Facing azimuth 294.18°
First azimuth 305.99°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 305.3°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -