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Observer
Name
Dean
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Normally I have seen tails like that of the flame of a torch; this tail was like a ring with four points. This was the brightest meteor I have witnessed.
Location
Address
BRYAN, TX
Latitude
30° 44' 28.15'' N (30.741153°)
Longitude
96° 27' 38.33'' W (-96.460648°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-02-01 20:00 CST
UT Date & Time
2012-02-02 02:00 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
310.70313°
First azimuth
275.12603°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
5.34084°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
white / blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-