Reports Report 172tw (Event 172-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 172-2023
Observer
NameSamantha V
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIt was honestly the craziest thing I’ve personally ever seen. Right behind Starbucks
Location
AddressAustin, TX
Latitude30° 23' 41.29'' N (30.39°)
Longitude 97° 45' 9.37'' W (-97.75°)
Elevation273.37m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-10 19:00 CST
UT Date & Time2023-01-11 01:00 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle108°
Moving
Facing azimuth306.37°
First azimuth304.55°
First elevation61°
Last azimuth316.15°
Last elevation52°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-9
ColorLight Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length
RemarksVery 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
ObservationYes
RemarksIt looked like it dimmed out and then exploded or “popped” almost. Whole event lasted maybe 2 seconds
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-