Reports Report 43pf (Event 43-2018)

Observer
Name George S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The trail of fragmentation was on an angle of about 10º to 15º to highway 59, but I can't recall if it was + or -.
Location
Address Otterburne, Manitoba (CA)
Latitude 49° 29' 43.12'' N (49.495312°)
Longitude 96° 59' 6.5'' W (-96.98514°)
Elevation 240.799927m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-01-03 22:00 CST
UT Date & Time 2018-01-04 04:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 180°
First elevation 79°
Last azimuth 180°
Last elevation 79°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -19
Color Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks There was a long trail of light behind the largest part of the ball. It all lasted a few seconds, and all was of about equal brightness, except the leading ball that was a bit bigger and brighter. I assume this trail was fragmentation.