Reports Report 1583b (Event 1583-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1583-2023
Observer
NameMike P
Experience Level4/5
RemarksSurprising how long it was visible given the apparent elevation.
Location
AddressHuntsville, TX
Latitude30° 48' 38.9'' N (30.81°)
Longitude 95° 26' 2.89'' W (-95.43°)
Elevation65.85m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-15 00:01 CDT
UT Date & Time2023-03-15 05:01 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle219°
Moving
Facing azimuth40.87°
First azimuth37.14°
First elevation12°
Last azimuth26.61°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorLight Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length12°
RemarksSmoky, changed colors...may e pieces break off?
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksLight yellow for fireball...fragments were orange