This report has been linked to the following event: Event 978-2021
Observer
Name
Rosemary C
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
Truly thought it was a midair explosion given the size and brightness of the flash. Did not see any ball shape or trajectory just the gigantic sudden flash of light in the sky. Was sitting drinking coffee looking out the North window at the time.
Location
Address
Calgary, Alberta (CA)
Latitude
51° 10' 34.95'' N (51.18°)
Longitude
114° 5' 11.3'' W (-114.09°)
Elevation
1109.92m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-02-22 06:20 MST
UT Date & Time
2021-02-22 13:20 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
10°
Moving
Facing azimuth
358.02°
First azimuth
1.9°
First elevation
27°
Last azimuth
358.37°
Last elevation
27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-26
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It was a large bright flash of light similar to camera flash to something exploding midair. Originally thought there was a plane explosion as was seen on flight path from Calgary airport
