The flash was startling. The duration lasted long enough for my wife to turn 180° and also observe the bright white fireball and sparkling orange tail. Spectacular. Possibly a once in a lifetime sighting & experience. Feeling blessed.
Location
Address
Kingston, Ontario (CA)
Latitude
44° 15' 7.37'' N (44.252046°)
Longitude
76° 36' 5.04'' W (-76.601401°)
Elevation
100.620308m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-12-07 19:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2020-12-08 00:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
204°
Moving
Facing azimuth
66.68°
First azimuth
36.35°
First elevation
75°
Last azimuth
47.25°
Last elevation
26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright white flash. Enough to light up outdoors.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Orange sparkling trail and off-shooting, reminiscent of a firework
