Reports Report 2085cc (Event 2085-2012)

Observer
Name Wanda C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It seemed to be an explosion then the train followed. Heard nothing but saw the brightness of the initial light
Location
Address Houston, TX
Latitude 30° 0' 32.61'' N (30.009059°)
Longitude 95° 26' 56.19'' W (-95.448941°)
Elevation 35.314892m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-12-07 06:45 CST
UT Date & Time 2012-12-07 12:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth -1°
First azimuth 313.53°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 317.12°
Last elevation 48°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude 1
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 50°
Remarks it was a glowing train. As bright as the light
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It seemed like lightning because it was a bright flash
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -