Reports Report 172sn (Event 172-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 172-2023
Observer
NameLou A
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI was just coming out of the barn after feeding my horses, not even looking at the stars yet, when I saw this amazing ball of light with blue around it and a tail with red and orange streaks,
Location
AddressAustin, TX
Latitude30° 17' 53.64'' N (30.3°)
Longitude 97° 57' 37.22'' W (-97.96°)
Elevation322.05m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-10 18:30 CST
UT Date & Time2023-01-11 00:30 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle148°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth-
First elevation45°
Last azimuth
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorBlue, Light Blue, Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksSonic booms maybe three minutes after seeing the fireball
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-