Reports Report 163bo (Event 163-2012)

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 -