Reports Report 9282q (Event 9282-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9282-2022
Observer
NameMichael J
Experience Level3/5
RemarksBoth my wife and I saw it. From our position the fireball and train followed a steep descending path roughly in line with the stars of the Big Dipper. The train was visible from the top right star of the Big Dipper down to the bottom left star on the "handle" of the Big Dipper. Although the colour was light blue it was the brightest light I have ever seen in the sky, except for the sun of course.
Location
AddressLockport, Manitoba (CA)
Latitude50° 6' 25.13'' N (50.11°)
Longitude 97° 1' 41.51'' W (-97.03°)
Elevation230.57m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-24 21:28 CST
UT Date & Time2022-11-25 03:28 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle216°
Moving
Facing azimuth18.75°
First azimuth32.49°
First elevation59°
Last azimuth11.81°
Last elevation10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorLight Blue, Orange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length40°
RemarksSolid light blue colour train brilliantly bright. Edges of the train were orange in colour.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAs the fireball neared the horizon small bright white colour fragments appeared just behind the fireball. The train was continuous and then the fireball just disappeared.