Reports Report 163ao (Event 163-2012)

Observer
Name Matt
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Duration was at least 6 seconds.
Location
Address Lubbock, TX
Latitude 33° 34' 40.31'' N (33.577863°)
Longitude 101° 51' 18.6'' W (-101.855167°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-02-01 19:56 CST
UT Date & Time 2012-02-02 01:56 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 135°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 90°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Predominantly white with
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks Only a short, brief train was visible in the final second or two during dissipation.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks Only a compact scattering of small luminous debris during its terminus.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -