This report has been linked to the following event: Event 172-2023
Observer
Name
Samantha V
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It was honestly the craziest thing I’ve personally ever seen. Right behind Starbucks
Location
Address
Austin, TX
Latitude
30° 23' 41.29'' N (30.39°)
Longitude
97° 45' 9.37'' W (-97.75°)
Elevation
273.37m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-10 19:00 CST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-11 01:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
108°
Moving
Facing azimuth
306.37°
First azimuth
304.55°
First elevation
61°
Last azimuth
316.15°
Last elevation
52°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Light Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
5°
Remarks
Very smoky and bright red outer “flame” and nearly white or light yellow inner. The whole thing seemed pretty close but the train was also pretty long. It didn’t even have the red train at first when I noticed the bright light then it trailed after, then the comet popped and then out of view
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It looked like it dimmed out and then exploded or “popped” almost. Whole event lasted maybe 2 seconds
