Reports Report 232i (Event 232-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 232-2018
Observer
NameJennifer J
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt was awesome! I walked out to let the dogs out and look up and see this flashing fireball flying though the sky with a bright short trail behind it thrown it just burned out. It was one of the coolest things I’ve seen!
Location
AddressLake Jackson, TX
Latitude29° 2' 38.36'' N (29.04°)
Longitude 95° 25' 9.26'' W (-95.42°)
Elevation5.63m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-01-17 21:30 CST
UT Date & Time2018-01-18 03:30 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle91°
Moving
Facing azimuth37.26°
First azimuth6.01°
First elevation25°
Last azimuth59.02°
Last elevation23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorLight Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length
RemarksIt was a glowing train behind the furry ball of light.
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarks-