| Observer |
|
Name |
Justin D |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
2 witnesses both agree on description |
| Location |
|
Address |
Driftwood, TX |
|
Latitude |
30° 6' 52.29'' N (30.114524°)
|
|
Longitude |
98° 2' 40.77'' W (-98.044659°)
|
|
Elevation |
321.445m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2017-08-18 23:45 CDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-08-19 04:45 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
240° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
40.05° |
|
First azimuth |
49.44° |
|
First elevation |
25° |
|
Last azimuth |
29.08° |
|
Last elevation |
5° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-12 |
|
Color |
First light blue, then yellow, then orange. |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Reddish orange in color. Separated near the horizon into 3-5 distinct pieces. |
