Reports Report 9579hz (Event 9579-2022)

Observer
Name Ian D
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks First time observer in absolute awe.
Location
Address Hamilton, Ontario (CA)
Latitude 43° 13' 32.36'' N (43.225656°)
Longitude 79° 49' 43.14'' W (-79.828651°)
Elevation 189.425125m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-12-01 19:35 EST
UT Date & Time 2022-12-02 00:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 260°
Moving
Facing azimuth 200°
First azimuth 250°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 160°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright white flash then came apart into 4 or 5 pieces and dust.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Several pieces after flash were visible for only a second or two.