Reports Report 172vz (Event 172-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 172-2023
Observer
NameCary E
Experience Level2/5
RemarksThe flash lit the sky which caught my attention then I saw the fire ball falling apart seemingly straight down.
Location
AddressJohnson City, TX
Latitude30° 16' 46.42'' N (30.28°)
Longitude 98° 21' 16.64'' W (-98.35°)
Elevation336.04m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-10 18:45 CST
UT Date & Time2023-01-11 00:45 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle170°
Moving
Facing azimuth38.94°
First azimuth32°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth34.63°
Last elevation45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThere were two balls falling downward one large and one trailing significantly smaller
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-