Reports Report 901b (Event 901-2012)

Observer
Name erin
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Are these dangerous?
Location
Address bridge city, TX
Latitude 30° 1' 12'' N (30.02°)
Longitude 93° 48' 36'' W (-93.81°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-06-28 22:51 CDT
UT Date & Time 2012-06-29 03:51 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth -1°
First azimuth 45°
First elevation 99.999°
Last azimuth 45°
Last elevation -1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -27
Color yellow then bright orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 20°
Remarks It appeared the be the size of a basketball, and landed fairly close. Was initially yellow, then bright orange with orange sparks coming from it behind. It was visible for miles
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks Looked like large sparks flying from it
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -