It looked big, and closer than San Antonio but that was just the impression I got. The initial bright flash was brighter for me than any of the videos I've watched has portrayed it.
Location
Address
Portland, TX
Latitude
27° 54' 20.2'' N (27.90561°)
Longitude
97° 18' 5.62'' W (-97.301562°)
Elevation
10.081402m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-11-08 20:35 CST
UT Date & Time
2014-11-09 02:35 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
300.56°
First azimuth
307.54°
First elevation
61°
Last azimuth
297.79°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
15°
Remarks
Train of individual red fiery trailing smaller pieces
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Lit the night sky up like a lighting flash, a really close bright lighting flash. The night sky turned blue for a second.
