Reports Report 643a (Event 643-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 643-2023
Observer
NameRod B
Experience Level4/5
RemarksSomeone reported the same fireball on Twitter. He was at Memorial University and looking east towards St. John's Harbour.
Location
AddressHolyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador (CA)
Latitude47° 23' 15.58'' N (47.39°)
Longitude 53° 7' 22.31'' W (-53.12°)
Elevation17.82m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-29 19:45 NST
UT Date & Time2023-01-29 23:15 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle195°
Moving
Facing azimuth55.89°
First azimuth43.78°
First elevation40°
Last azimuth43.62°
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarksglowing bits were falling off behind