This report has been linked to the following event: Event 172-2023
Observer
Name
Phil A
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
Not important, but I consider this to be the 2nd or 3rd best sighting I have had. Maybe that is because I happened to be looking at the sky already in that exact direction, and got to see the whole thing.
Location
Address
Stephenville, TX
Latitude
32° 12' 8.5'' N (32.2°)
Longitude
98° 10' 43.28'' W (-98.18°)
Elevation
382.53m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-10 18:45 CST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-11 00:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
219°
Moving
Facing azimuth
149.35°
First azimuth
176.16°
First elevation
63°
Last azimuth
150.15°
Last elevation
23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
There was an initial flash about half way through its visible journey. Then a somewhat smaller part continued on a bit further, and then it also exploded. It was dark after that.
