Reports Report 4996dy (Event 4996-2025)

Observer
Name Melissa P
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Linden, TX
Latitude 33° 3' 50.16'' N (33.063934°)
Longitude 94° 27' 33.58'' W (-94.459328°)
Elevation 105.737106m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-08-16 21:30 CDT
UT Date & Time 2025-08-17 02:30 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 252°
Moving
Facing azimuth 75.65°
First azimuth 84.79°
First elevation 27°
Last azimuth 35.8°
Last elevation 11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Orange, Yellow
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 It seemed to break up into 2 pieces just as it was dissipating