Reports Report 7954b (Event 7954-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7954-2020
Observer
NameNhi N
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI’ve seen shooting stars before but this one was very big and bright.
Location
AddressHouston, TX
Latitude29° 40' 24.52'' N (29.67°)
Longitude 95° 15' 57.28'' W (-95.27°)
Elevation11.49m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-20 18:18 CST
UT Date & Time2020-12-21 00:18 UT
Duration<1s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle84°
Moving
Facing azimuth140°
First azimuth115°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth117°
Last elevation47°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorOrange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length
RemarksIt was a smoke train that lasted only a few seconds before it disappeared
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-