Reports Report 1483as (Event 1483-2014)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Pete E |
| Experience Level | 2/5 |
| Remarks | For all it's worth, I am a PhD in Geology and Geophysics so I have some experience in scientific observation and documentation. Note also that there was heavy mist and/or light cloud cover and this incandescent body was visible in spite of the less-than-ideal conditions. My estimated timing is approximate, but it was shortly before the full moon became visible at my location (my view to the east is obscured by tree cover so I don't see the moon until it's a bit higher than the horizon. Wow, thanks for providing this opportunity to add a bit of information. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Cypress, TX |
| Latitude | 30° 0' 23.39'' N (30.006498°) |
| Longitude | 95° 43' 9.48'' W (-95.719301°) |
| Elevation | 52.409576m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2014-07-12 21:00 CDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2014-07-13 02:00 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From right to left |
| Descent Angle | 270° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 360° |
| First azimuth | 43.5° |
| First elevation | 45° |
| Last azimuth | 300° |
| Last elevation | 40° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -12 |
| Color | White |
| 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 | fireball tracked across approximate 90 degree arc from east to west (we faced due north) and broke into two pieces (one larger and the other smaller) that 'flew' in perfect formation with each other before suddenly going dark while still at high elevation; looked like the remains of the Columbia space shuttle continuing its trajectory after breakup |