Reports Report 172vz (Event 172-2023)

Observer
Name Cary E
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The flash lit the sky which caught my attention then I saw the fire ball falling apart seemingly straight down.
Location
Address Johnson City, TX
Latitude 30° 16' 46.42'' N (30.27956°)
Longitude 98° 21' 16.64'' W (-98.354623°)
Elevation 336.041016m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-01-10 18:45 CST
UT Date & Time 2023-01-11 00:45 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 170°
Moving
Facing azimuth 38.94°
First azimuth 32°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 34.63°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks There were two balls falling downward one large and one trailing significantly smaller
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -