Reports Report 5574e (Event 5574-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5574-2020
Observer
NameAndrew Lawson C
Experience Level3/5
RemarksMy sister and I both saw the object. She saw the initial fireball for ~5 sec, I saw around ~5 sec mark, and had a better angle to see the object disappear behind tall trees.
Location
AddressLaredo, TX
Latitude27° 33' 14'' N (27.55°)
Longitude 99° 29' 36.48'' W (-99.49°)
Elevation135.24m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-10-06 22:15 CDT
UT Date & Time2020-10-07 03:15 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle124°
Moving
Facing azimuth170°
First azimuth160°
First elevation40°
Last azimuth185°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorPurple, Blue, Light Blue, Green, Light Green, Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length55°
RemarksGlowing train, sparking, and sparkling
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-