Reports Report 978d (Event 978-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 978-2021
Observer
NameRichard V
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI first witnessed a flash in the sky similar to lightning which caused me to look and observe the fireball in my rearview mirror for 2 to 3 seconds. The lightning Flash lit up a large portion of the sky.
Location
AddressClaresholm, Alberta (CA)
Latitude49° 55' 59.84'' N (49.93°)
Longitude 113° 32' 30.76'' W (-113.54°)
Elevation993m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-02-22 06:24 MST
UT Date & Time2021-02-22 13:24 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle244°
Moving
Facing azimuth169°
First azimuth333.72°
First elevation23°
Last azimuth344.64°
Last elevation14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length20°
RemarksDisintegrating Amber's and smoke
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-