Reports Report 6743ad (Event 6743-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6743-2021
Observer
NameMatthew F
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI was driving home and this caught the corner of my eye. I've never seen a falling star that looked this big or bright.
Location
AddressMcKinney, TX
Latitude33° 11' 43.23'' N (33.2°)
Longitude 96° 43' 47.44'' W (-96.73°)
Elevation234.32m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-10-19 20:20 CDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-20 01:20 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle132°
Moving
Facing azimuth70.53°
First azimuth48.02°
First elevation18°
Last azimuth79.33°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorYellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-