It was fast moving but slower than a shooting star. The tail was as wide as the point or tip and was consistently visible across the sky until it looked like it may have broken up completely or just too far to make out.
Location
Address
Grosse Tete, LA
Latitude
30° 24' 25.52'' N (30.40709°)
Longitude
91° 25' 23.56'' W (-91.42321°)
Elevation
5.485507m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-12-21 22:16 CST
UT Date & Time
2024-12-22 04:16 UT
Duration
≈45s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
251°
Moving
Facing azimuth
41.26°
First azimuth
61.21°
First elevation
53°
Last azimuth
322.27°
Last elevation
33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Light Blue, Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
45s
Length
15°
Remarks
Glowing and looked like it was breaking apart into smaller pieces
