I am a Commercial Pilot and have witnessed many meteors over the years. This by far was the most impressive and extraordinarily bright entry I have ever seen. Also to see it split into two pieces right before my eyes was an incredible, possibly once in a life time event to see. I first saw it and I quickly pointed it out to 7 of my friends who watched it. Thanks to amsmetors.org for providing this site!
Location
Address
Winnsboro, TX
Latitude
32° 57' 27.64'' N (32.957678°)
Longitude
95° 17' 23.31'' W (-95.289808°)
Elevation
160.573944m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-07-12 21:00 CDT
UT Date & Time
2014-07-13 02:00 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
130°
First azimuth
130°
First elevation
32°
Last azimuth
240°
Last elevation
29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-19
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
Saw one split into two pieces. Amazing sight to see!
