American Meteor Society

Reports Report 4142f (Event 4142-2024)

Observer
Name Amy C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It was so big and bright. It was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in the sky! I wasn't sure what to select for the seconds that I saw it. I selected 2 to 5, but it could possibly even been 5 to 10 I regret not grabbing my phone. I was amazed by it and then went to look away. My whole family was sitting on the back porch and we all were able to see it. The trail was so long.
Location
Address Midland, TX
Latitude 32° 3' 56.22'' N (32.065618°)
Longitude 102° 3' 41.46'' W (-102.061517°)
Elevation 851.609314m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-08-08 21:35 CDT
UT Date & Time 2024-08-09 02:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 107°
Moving
Facing azimuth 260°
First azimuth 225°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 275°
Last elevation 11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Blue, Light Blue, Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -