Reports Report 172xa (Event 172-2023)

Observer
Name Thomas L
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Austin, TX
Latitude 30° 19' 28.96'' N (30.32471°)
Longitude 97° 44' 34.79'' W (-97.742996°)
Elevation 197.139313m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-01-10 19:40 CST
UT Date & Time 2023-01-11 01:40 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 100°
Moving
Facing azimuth 357.72°
First azimuth 355.75°
First elevation 13°
Last azimuth 358.53°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks There were multiple flashes of different magnitudes near the end of the fireballs duration. Two small flashes followed by a bright explosion.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -