the fireball was so bright and lasted for such a long time i almost felt like whipping my camera phone from my pocket to film it. also wondered if it was an aircraft that was burning out but i guess not.
Location
Address
pflugerville, TX
Latitude
30° 27' 57.33'' N (30.465924°)
Longitude
97° 35' 56.53'' W (-97.599035°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-02-01 20:10 CST
UT Date & Time
2012-02-02 02:10 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
1.64709°
First azimuth
310.1855°
First elevation
80°
Last azimuth
51.96786°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
white with tint of bluish
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
i was driving north slowlyalong the street in front of the shopping mall in my car. could not hear anything as i was in the car.
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
30°
Remarks
glowing train almost as bright as fireball. diminished as ball disappeared over horizon
