Reports Report 172vk (Event 172-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 172-2023
Observer
NameJackson A
Experience Level4/5
RemarksThe sonic boom was surprisingly delayed to the visual observation.
Location
AddressLago Vista, TX
Latitude30° 26' 41.1'' N (30.44°)
Longitude 98° 0' 48.97'' W (-98.01°)
Elevation208.52m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-10 18:46 CST
UT Date & Time2023-01-11 00:46 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle96°
Moving
Facing azimuth288°
First azimuth306.44°
First elevation70°
Last azimuth348.97°
Last elevation64°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorGreen, Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksTwo mortar like booms.
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt appeared semi consolidated upon entry, then broke into 3 to 4 pieces with 2 larger each glowing a different color
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksDescribed in previously question