Reports Report 172xe (Event 172-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 172-2023
Observer
NameKatie C
Experience Level1/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressAvalon, TX
Latitude32° 12' 6.98'' N (32.2°)
Longitude 96° 47' 50.56'' W (-96.8°)
Elevation158.85m
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 right to down left
Descent Angle192°
Moving
Facing azimuth230.97°
First azimuth222.88°
First elevation44°
Last azimuth223.08°
Last elevation14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorPurple, Green, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThe fireball flashed brightly twice... the second flash brighter than the first. The flash itself was orange/gold.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe fireball flashed brightly twice and then appeared to disintegrate/fragment.