This report has been linked to the following event: Event 172-2023
Observer
Name
April J
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
I've watched many meteor showers & have seen a fireball & oddly this felt not of natural origin b/c it seemed a bit sloppy and such a strong green color. Weird, lol.
Location
Address
Plano, TX
Latitude
33° 4' 6.13'' N (33.07°)
Longitude
96° 44' 12.71'' W (-96.74°)
Elevation
212.93m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-10 18:50 CST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-11 00:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
176°
Moving
Facing azimuth
177.8°
First azimuth
251.29°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
253.44°
Last elevation
8°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Green, Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It (strong green) dropped near straight down & 3/4 the trail down it slightly "lit up"=orange then retained strong green color & maybe slightly lit up again before dropping behind line-of-sight/houses.
