I thought this was fireworks at first - ones that go up and then explode on the way down - but realized that it was much too high - above the clouds. Then was utterly confused when nothing came out below the clouds after it seemed to go through it - but realize now from reports that it was travelling away from me - not going downwards. I was driving at the time but did not notice any other vehicles seeming to notice it. I arrived home within 2 minutes and my neighbour was walking outside but had not seen nor heard anything. My husband was in our backyard and had not heard nor seen anything either.
Location
Address
Toronto, ON (CA)
Latitude
43° 41' 34.52'' N (43.692923°)
Longitude
79° 20' 0.34'' W (-79.333428°)
Elevation
120.842003m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-05-04 16:17 EDT
UT Date & Time
2014-05-04 20:17 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
73.04°
First azimuth
65.61°
First elevation
21°
Last azimuth
65.61°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
30°
Remarks
The ball was white coming down then flashed bright red like fireworks exploding with a tail following it - it seemed to go behind a cloud and then nothing came out underneath.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The white ball flashed three times or so, turning red after the first flash
