Reports Report 986e (Event 986-2024)

Observer
Name Kim B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks there was a second small flash that fell a bit further NW to the first, about 20 seconds later, it was much smaller, just a quick streak that also burned up like embers when it hit a certain altitude.
Location
Address Elrose, Saskatchewan (CA)
Latitude 51° 14' 17.51'' N (51.238196°)
Longitude 108° 1' 38.29'' W (-108.027303°)
Elevation 614m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-02-20 07:40 CST
UT Date & Time 2024-02-20 13:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 113°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 28.28°
First elevation 48°
Last azimuth 50.29°
Last elevation 26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Orange, light green as it burned up entering atmosphere
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks first it looked light a streak - like a firwork, then it appeared to burn up and looked like an exploding orange flash with burning embers around it, and a green tail as it entered the atmosphere
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks orange embers burning up