Reports Report 7440ak (Event 7440-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7440-2020
Observer
NameCraig M
Experience Level1/5
RemarksThe flash was startling. The duration lasted long enough for my wife to turn 180° and also observe the bright white fireball and sparkling orange tail. Spectacular. Possibly a once in a lifetime sighting & experience. Feeling blessed.
Location
AddressKingston, Ontario (CA)
Latitude44° 15' 7.37'' N (44.25°)
Longitude 76° 36' 5.04'' W (-76.6°)
Elevation100.62m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-07 19:30 EST
UT Date & Time2020-12-08 00:30 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle204°
Moving
Facing azimuth66.68°
First azimuth36.35°
First elevation75°
Last azimuth47.25°
Last elevation26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksBright white flash. Enough to light up outdoors.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksOrange sparkling trail and off-shooting, reminiscent of a firework