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Observer
Name
Jerry M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I noticed this overhead and it was moving generally South. It appeared as a bright star, not flickering or blinking. It moved South and gradually disappeared. It looked as though it was passing Earth but not within the atmosphere.
Location
Address
Springtown, TX
Latitude
32° 59' 43.12'' N (32.995311°)
Longitude
97° 39' 39.25'' W (-97.660904°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-02-01 21:00 CST
UT Date & Time
2012-02-02 03:00 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
184.39873°
First azimuth
207.55295°
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
181.16916°
Last elevation
60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-