Reports Report 172vx (Event 172-2023)

Observer
Name Paul P
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Color was very noticeable.
Location
Address Dallas, TX
Latitude 32° 59' 30.63'' N (32.991842°)
Longitude 96° 46' 6.6'' W (-96.768499°)
Elevation 207.732437m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-01-10 18:45 CST
UT Date & Time 2023-01-11 00:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 197°
Moving
Facing azimuth 200.09°
First azimuth 200.68°
First elevation 22°
Last azimuth 196.81°
Last elevation 12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Green, Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Slightly obscured by trees, but appeared to fragment as it moved downwards towards the horizon. Starting with a bright orange glow then green as it neared the horizon.