Reports Report 172xf (Event 172-2023)

Observer
Name Debbie S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was larger than any meteorite I’ve ever seen. It appeared close to the ground, lower than planes fly. It disappeared or burnt out very close to the ground. At an estimate of 500’.
Location
Address Livingston, TX
Latitude 30° 34' 38.11'' N (30.577254°)
Longitude 94° 43' 56.79'' W (-94.732441°)
Elevation 71.232651m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-01-10 19:15 CST
UT Date & Time 2023-01-11 01:15 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 121°
Moving
Facing azimuth 275.9°
First azimuth 247.14°
First elevation 39°
Last azimuth 273.93°
Last elevation 11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color White,red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length
Remarks Glowing
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -