Reports Report 7440fb (Event 7440-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7440-2020
Observer
NameLee S
Experience Level1/5
RemarksWe watch the meteor showers up north in Ontario whenever we can, we’ve seen lots of “shooting stars”. This was the brightest, longest lasting one we have ever seen, and it had the brightest, longest tail we’ve ever seen. It was also bright white, but seemed like a fireball. Amazing to see while we were driving.
Location
AddressNewmarket, Ontario (CA)
Latitude44° 3' 55.42'' N (44.07°)
Longitude 79° 26' 0.59'' W (-79.43°)
Elevation280.52m
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 Angle244°
Moving
Facing azimuth77.97°
First azimuth84.13°
First elevation65°
Last azimuth77.54°
Last elevation37°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-22
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length10°
RemarksLasted a long time, was long and bright and wide. Very noticeable! Light more than smoke, it glowed.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt flashed at the end like a little pop or explosion
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-