Reports Report 3518b (Event 3518-2025)

Observer
Name Heather P
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I have never seen a "falling star" which lasted long enough for a wish, until now. I'm 52yo.
Location
Address San Antonio, TX
Latitude 29° 27' 8.05'' N (29.452235°)
Longitude 98° 23' 25.54'' W (-98.390429°)
Elevation 208.851608m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-06-27 00:01 CDT
UT Date & Time 2025-06-27 05:01 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 103°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 327.63°
First elevation -
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 63°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 8s
Length 20°
Remarks Bright orange/yellow arc from 10 degrees to 3 degrees lasting 8 seconds arcing sharply downward toward the horizon
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -