This was really cool. It was already nighttime and very cloudy - clouds were lit against the light from the ground. But the blue fireball was plainly visible as it streaked down. I am confident it made it to the ground as I followed it's path down to the horizon. There was no flash at the end.
Location
Address
Houston, TX
Latitude
29° 47' 7.92'' N (29.79°)
Longitude
95° 42' 0.82'' W (-95.7°)
Elevation
33.4m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-12-06 18:42 CST
UT Date & Time
2016-12-07 00:42 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
26°
Moving
Facing azimuth
272.04°
First azimuth
294.81°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
282.99°
Last elevation
6°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
There was one smaller piece trailing right behind it - very close to the main object
