Reports Report 176b (Event 176-2011)

Observer
Name Dave
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Mission Bend, TX
Latitude 29° 42' 2.62'' N (29.700728°)
Longitude 95° 40' 0.71'' W (-95.666864°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-02-06 20:30 CST
UT Date & Time 2011-02-07 02:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 247.65739°
First azimuth 264.51393°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 222.46871°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks Sonic Boom almost same time as fireball appeared.
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 12°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks Small pieces seemed to flake off.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -