The time stamp was approximate. I saw the flash while observing the Big Dipper and looking for the Little Dipper. I texted a friend about it at 10:36 PM MT which was only shortly after seeing the fireball. It was much brighter than any shooting star I had ever seen.
Location
Address
Didsbury, Alberta (CA)
Latitude
51° 43' 30.64'' N (51.725177°)
Longitude
114° 6' 33.34'' W (-114.109262°)
Elevation
1019m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-08-26 20:10 MDT
UT Date & Time
2024-08-27 02:10 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
247°
Moving
Facing azimuth
340.81°
First azimuth
14.08°
First elevation
40°
Last azimuth
334.99°
Last elevation
36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Blue, Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
When it showed up it flashed to be super bright for a very short period of time, and then reduced in brightness as it continued on.
