This report has been linked to the following event: Event 232-2018
Observer
Name
Jennifer J
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It 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
Address
Lake Jackson, TX
Latitude
29° 2' 38.36'' N (29.04°)
Longitude
95° 25' 9.26'' W (-95.42°)
Elevation
5.63m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-01-17 21:30 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-01-18 03:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
91°
Moving
Facing azimuth
37.26°
First azimuth
6.01°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
59.02°
Last elevation
23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
1°
Remarks
It was a glowing train behind the furry ball of light.