Reports Report 6221k (Event 6221-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6221-2021
Observer
NameRick E
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIt was very close to Earth and had to land somewhere in McKinney Texas! It was very cool to see!!
Location
AddressFrisco, TX
Latitude33° 10' 28.32'' N (33.17°)
Longitude 96° 43' 59.06'' W (-96.73°)
Elevation216.72m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-10-02 22:06 CDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-03 03:06 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle98°
Moving
Facing azimuth120°
First azimuth90°
First elevation21°
Last azimuth90°
Last elevation10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-17
ColorLight Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksCrackling noise
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksTail broke off and head of meteor became very bright and then extinguished.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksTail broke off into several pieces.