Reports Report 172pv (Event 172-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 172-2023
Observer
NameEric L
Experience Level3/5
RemarksSeemed to be moving slowly. Got very bright as it progressed before flashing white when there was a sudden lapse in the train, and then flashed orange brightly a few times when it terminated
Location
AddressCopperas Cove, TX
Latitude31° 11' 10.17'' N (31.19°)
Longitude 97° 54' 32.38'' W (-97.91°)
Elevation316.48m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-10 18:46 CST
UT Date & Time2023-01-11 00:46 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle261°
Moving
Facing azimuth170°
First azimuth183°
First elevation75°
Last azimuth165°
Last elevation75°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorBlue, Light Blue, Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksCame in slow and bright white, flashed and disappeared momentarily before flashing bright orange a few times very quickly before it stopped for good
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt appeared to break up at the end as it flashed bright orange