Reports Report 1483al (Event 1483-2014)

Observer
Name Dan H
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks At a low angle since it lasted 8-10 seconds. It faded away less than 3 or 4 degrees away from Mars and Spica.
Location
Address Keller, TX
Latitude 32° 57' 45.99'' N (32.962774°)
Longitude 97° 14' 19.83'' W (-97.238842°)
Elevation 211.623581m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-07-12 21:05 CDT
UT Date & Time 2014-07-13 02:05 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 45°
Moving
Facing azimuth 112°
First azimuth 112°
First elevation
Last azimuth 212°
Last elevation 42°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks 3 or 4 smaller fragments were observed breaking away and trailing behind the main body.