Reports Report 6169s (Event 6169-2019)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6169-2019
Observer
NameSteve J
Experience Level2/5
RemarksThe most amazing thing I've ever seen in the sky
Location
AddressWaller, TX
Latitude30° 3' 32.44'' N (30.06°)
Longitude 95° 56' 2.33'' W (-95.93°)
Elevation74m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2019-12-05 05:35 CST
UT Date & Time2019-12-05 11:35 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle103°
Moving
Facing azimuth188.89°
First azimuth187.88°
First elevation36°
Last azimuth190.14°
Last elevation31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorYellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration20s
Length45°
RemarksFireball in front bursting out as it moved with the train a glowing trail for about half a minute until it went away completely
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksLooked like a transformer blew out over my vehicle, completely brightened the sky and ground as if it were right beside me
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksA fireball explosion at the head of the meteor that continued for a few seconds with fragments trailing off around it