Reports Report 1613d (Event 1613-2026)

Observer
Name Mike E
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was observing a landing aircraft on its approach at 2200feet, which I first saw on FlightRadar 24, the object crossed my field of vision parallel but above the aircraft by approximately one fist.
Location
Address Hamilton, Ontario (CA)
Latitude 43° 13' 52.58'' N (43.231273°)
Longitude 79° 52' 49.45'' W (-79.880403°)
Elevation 205.121368m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-09 20:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-10 00:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 91°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 80°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 120°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 30°
Remarks Glowing train, steady colour until sudden burnout. It appeared to travel horizontally rather than vertically, and very fast
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Brief brighter glow and suddenly gone out.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -