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Observer
Name
Mitzi M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I have seen quite a few shooting stars but this was by far the brightest, largest, and longest lasting. It was also the only “star” I’ve seen get brighter before disappearing.
Location
Address
San Marcos, TX
Latitude
29° 54' 58.13'' N (29.916147°)
Longitude
98° 2' 49.51'' W (-98.047087°)
Elevation
271.806m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-11-15 19:00 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-11-16 01:00 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
263°
Moving
Facing azimuth
280°
First azimuth
276.94°
First elevation
27°
Last azimuth
221.09°
Last elevation
17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
White maybe some blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It got brighter right before it disappeared
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
