Reports Report 501ab (Event 501-2013)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mark E |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | I waited outside approximately 15 minutes afterwards to listen for anything. Approximately 5 minutes following the event, I heard very low pitch rumbling (similar to very distant thunder, but barely noticeable) that lasted a few seconds. However, I could not definitively say whether it was from this event or from similar low pitch noises that occasionally can be heard from nearby chemical plants (within 3-5 miles). |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Houston, TX |
| Latitude | 29° 36' 14.91'' N (29.604141°) |
| Longitude | 95° 5' 44.94'' W (-95.095818°) |
| Elevation | 3.823147m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2013-02-27 03:10 CST |
| UT Date & Time | 2013-02-27 09:10 UT |
| Duration | ≈10s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From right to left |
| Descent Angle | 270° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 75° |
| First azimuth | 100° |
| First elevation | 25° |
| Last azimuth | 15° |
| Last elevation | 15° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -7 |
| Color | Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 15s |
| Length | 35° |
| Remarks | There were multiple glowing fragments with trains varying slightly in size (width), brightness, length, with durations of visibility from 5 to 15 seconds. |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | There were at least half a dozen or more visible fragments, with largest (brightest) fragment lasting about twice as long as the other remaining fragments. Did not notice any bright flashes. The longest visible fragment gradually disappeared about 15 degrees above horizon. The entire length of the event lasted at least 15 seconds. |