This report has been linked to the following event: Event 146-2018
Observer
Name
Russell R
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
Spend a lot of time outdoors before and after dark (hunting / fishing). This was the closest, brightest, most defined break up I've ever seen. Very rare to see something like this near the Houston light pollution.
Location
Address
Sugar Land, TX
Latitude
29° 38' 38.85'' N (29.64°)
Longitude
95° 34' 35.49'' W (-95.58°)
Elevation
24.32m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-01-12 06:00 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-01-12 12:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
247°
Moving
Facing azimuth
107.23°
First azimuth
110.86°
First elevation
28°
Last azimuth
94.01°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1.5s
Length
15°
Remarks
Trail of fragments during break up
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Yellow / orange fragments during break up leaving a trail last 1.5 to 2 seconds
