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Observer
Name
Marcie P
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
The train of the fireball was so thick and bright that I initially thought it was a firework, but i did not hear or see any firework-related explosion.
Location
Address
Austin, TX
Latitude
30° 17' 44.19'' N (30.295608°)
Longitude
97° 44' 30.05'' W (-97.74168°)
Elevation
179.569m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-11-15 21:22 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-11-16 03:22 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
173°
Moving
Facing azimuth
247°
First azimuth
247°
First elevation
47°
Last azimuth
250°
Last elevation
40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-17
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
10°
Remarks
The train sparkled, like the ember of a firework.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
