Reports Report 73b (Event 73-2016)

Observer
Name Arlen J
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I've seen many meteors but nothing like this. A blue head with purple/reddish tail. Very bright. Couldn't miss it even if you were not looking for it.
Location
Address Austin, TX
Latitude 30° 18' 0.58'' N (30.300161°)
Longitude 97° 43' 47.18'' W (-97.729771°)
Elevation 185.132m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-01-08 21:30 CST
UT Date & Time 2016-01-09 03:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 125°
Moving
Facing azimuth 125°
First azimuth 104.51°
First elevation 33°
Last azimuth 134.51°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Purple, Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -