Reports Report 2162s (Event 2162-2023)

Observer
Name Lee B
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The object appeared to be made from metal given the bright reflective glinting of the object and debris.
Location
Address Fort Worth, TX
Latitude 32° 54' 5.72'' N (32.901589°)
Longitude 97° 19' 1.54'' W (-97.317095°)
Elevation 207.708252m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-04-17 12:05 CDT
UT Date & Time 2023-04-17 17:05 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 0.42°
First azimuth 16.98°
First elevation 85°
Last azimuth 3.23°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color White, Silver
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 The object began to break up about 1 second after I saw it. It was highly reflective and the pieces seemed to trail behind it.