Reports Report 172wi (Event 172-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 172-2023
Observer
NameDiane D
Experience Level1/5
RemarksThe color looked like an orange/red sunset and caused a large surrounding night sky around the fireball to radiate. It had a short tail. The fireball was large about half the size as the moon
Location
AddressAbilene, TX
Latitude32° 19' 24.26'' N (32.32°)
Longitude 99° 41' 56.41'' W (-99.7°)
Elevation571.54m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-10 19:46 CST
UT Date & Time2023-01-11 01:46 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle261°
Moving
Facing azimuth173.95°
First azimuth161.49°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth135.55°
Last elevation21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-