Reports Report 7440r (Event 7440-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7440-2020
Observer
NameMatt S
Experience Level2/5
RemarksBreathtaking! It caught my attention while walking the dog in the dark. I thought it was a massive firework rocket but of course it was going steeply downwards. Over exceedingly quickly but very impressive.
Location
AddressWilliamstown, Ontario (CA)
Latitude45° 11' 18.61'' N (45.19°)
Longitude 74° 35' 49.25'' W (-74.6°)
Elevation65.24m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-07 19:35 EST
UT Date & Time2020-12-08 00:35 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle164°
Moving
Facing azimuth238.65°
First azimuth231.72°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth241.98°
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-25
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length50°
RemarksGlowing very brightly and sparkling
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-