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Observer
Name
Cory C
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
Was driving north on Highway 2 and sensed a glow from the western sky. Looked over my shoulder out the drivers' side window and caught a glimpse of the fireball as it fragmented. Went pretty much straight down from my perspective.
Location
Address
Red Deer, Alberta (CA)
Latitude
52° 9' 1.16'' N (52.150321°)
Longitude
113° 48' 51.5'' W (-113.814306°)
Elevation
932.918213m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-10-03 23:34 MDT
UT Date & Time
2021-10-04 05:34 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
176°
Moving
Facing azimuth
268.3°
First azimuth
267.01°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
266.97°
Last elevation
22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Only saw the fireball as it fragmented