Reports Report 4956ca (Event 4956-2021)

Observer
Name Patrick J
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks There was a full moon within my field of view on a clear night, and the meteor appeared to be about 1/2 to 1/3 of the size and far brighter
Location
Address Ottawa, Ontario (CA)
Latitude 45° 17' 38.27'' N (45.293964°)
Longitude 75° 53' 48.68'' W (-75.896856°)
Elevation 99.632881m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-08-20 22:54 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-08-21 02:54 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 128°
Moving
Facing azimuth 47.45°
First azimuth 9.16°
First elevation 83°
Last azimuth 75.52°
Last elevation 29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color White with a red glow and red trail
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks Thought I heard a faint whistle as it burned out, otherwise silent
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 20°
Remarks Bright glowing red trail
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -