This report has been linked to the following event: Event 374-2023
Observer
Name
Frank M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was driving West to my house when I saw this. It was traveling NW in the sky. Big orange fireball that tapered to just a streak as it went out of sight. Mainly I'm wondering what exactly it was. It wasn't just a shooting star. It was way to big and bright for that I'm sure.
Location
Address
Indianola, MS
Latitude
33° 29' 49.13'' N (33.5°)
Longitude
90° 42' 27.08'' W (-90.71°)
Elevation
36.52m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-20 03:37 CST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-20 09:37 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
256°
Moving
Facing azimuth
268.19°
First azimuth
344.33°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
315.67°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Big fireball really bright and intense when I first saw it bright orange turned to orange red as it got lower on the horizon.
