WOW. I had a group out watching the Leonids. Our attention was taken to the NNW by a bright flash of light that stood me up. We watched a meteor disintegrate into pieces very low on the horizon. It only lasted about 1.0-1.5 seconds. I immediatly took note of the relative positions of the stars and closest tree to determine a fix for this report. I estimated it landed about 50 miles NW of OKC to the group...they were shocked it was so far away. I confirmed everyone saw it come down exactly vertical with no left right motion...no one saw any laterial motion. My position and the 342-343 angle should be very accurate. The elevation angles are less sure.
I have spent 1000's of hours watching meteor showers, it was the 2nd brightest fireball I have seen.
Location
Address
Newark, TX
Latitude
33° 0' 9.66'' N (33.002683°)
Longitude
97° 30' 44.67'' W (-97.512408°)
Elevation
201.056015m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-11-16 21:49 CST
UT Date & Time
2013-11-17 03:49 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
10°
First azimuth
343°
First elevation
15°
Last azimuth
343°
Last elevation
5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-
Color
Light Green, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
Started with a bright f
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Came down in many pieces at least 20-30 particles falling like fireworks.
