Reports Report 4927n (Event 4927-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4927-2018
Observer
NameMitzi M
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI have seen quite a few shooting stars but this was by far the brightest, largest, and longest lasting. It was also the only “star” I’ve seen get brighter before disappearing.
Location
AddressSan Marcos, TX
Latitude29° 54' 58.13'' N (29.92°)
Longitude 98° 2' 49.51'' W (-98.05°)
Elevation271.81m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-11-15 19:00 CST
UT Date & Time2018-11-16 01:00 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle263°
Moving
Facing azimuth280°
First azimuth276.94°
First elevation27°
Last azimuth221.09°
Last elevation17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorWhite maybe some blue
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt got brighter right before it disappeared
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-