I got to view the meteor overhead as it passed by before it exploded. Chunks of rock flew off in red colours. It looked like a firework exploding with little sparks coming off.
Location
Address
, Alberta (CA)
Latitude
53° 14' 24.28'' N (53.240078°)
Longitude
112° 54' 11.55'' W (-112.903207°)
Elevation
770m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-08-31 22:23 MDT
UT Date & Time
2019-09-01 04:23 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
97°
Moving
Facing azimuth
135.69°
First azimuth
331.13°
First elevation
68°
Last azimuth
109.02°
Last elevation
58°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Orange, Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It was at least a minute after I saw it. It sounded like thunder.
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
At the very end of the sighting, I witnessed an intense flash of white light that lit up the campground. It was almost as if it was daylight.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As it exploded I saw some glowing red pieces burst out. It reminded me of a firework.
