This report has been linked to the following event: Event 453-2023
Observer
Name
Tom F
Experience Level
5/5
Remarks
I estimate that I missed the first 10° of burn as it rose to noticeable mag. The ambient light probably causes an underestimation of brightness. I recall noticing some reddish fringe to the green/yellow portions.
Location
Address
Grand Prairie, TX
Latitude
32° 41' 59.45'' N (32.7°)
Longitude
97° 2' 3.87'' W (-97.03°)
Elevation
169.03m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-23 06:26 CST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-23 12:26 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
228°
Moving
Facing azimuth
240°
First azimuth
250°
First elevation
20°
Last azimuth
235°
Last elevation
5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I didn't see the complete burn. There were a couple of minor increases in brightness and then about 6 fragments during the last 5° of burn. The fragments covered one or two degrees before fading.
