Reports Report 172wu (Event 172-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 172-2023
Observer
NameRichard G
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis object disappeared at my roofline as it appeared to be starting it's final phase moving from green to very bright white that illuminated the trees my wife was facing. Grew up in dark west Tx and this was top 15-20 in my life. Beautiful
Location
AddressCedar Park, TX
Latitude30° 29' 59.55'' N (30.5°)
Longitude 97° 50' 12.8'' W (-97.84°)
Elevation291.19m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-10 18:45 CST
UT Date & Time2023-01-11 00:45 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle97°
Moving
Facing azimuth316.9°
First azimuth296.84°
First elevation17°
Last azimuth357.92°
Last elevation14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorGreen ending in bright white
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration4s
Length40°
RemarksFrom bright brownish gold glow fading to nil
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-