This report has been linked to the following event: Event 172-2023
Observer
Name
Ray D
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
This fireball was so large, it seemed so close I assumed it hit the ground between Hwy 3009 and Hwy 46
Location
Address
Schertz, TX
Latitude
29° 35' 33.3'' N (29.59°)
Longitude
98° 17' 27'' W (-98.29°)
Elevation
232.26m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-10 18:45 CST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-11 00:45 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
151°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
59°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-17
Color
Yellow to orange, about the color of a flame
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Big flash at about 25 degrees, then another a few seconds later as it appeared to hit the ground ( largest fireball I have ever seen , it seemed close and the size of a bus)
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Flash was similar to a rocket separation, then a few second later another large flash with several fragments
