This report has been linked to the following event: Event 172-2023
Observer
Name
Emelie M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It was the most spectacular thing I have ever seen. It lasted so few seconds I could hardly believe that I saw it. I saw it with a friend. We were both amazed.
Location
Address
Cedar Park, TX
Latitude
30° 29' 53.08'' N (30.5°)
Longitude
97° 48' 47.74'' W (-97.81°)
Elevation
280.95m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-10 18:47 CST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-11 00:47 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
116°
Moving
Facing azimuth
357.72°
First azimuth
349.7°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
11.89°
Last elevation
31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
The fireball was bright orange red, the tail was orange, purple, blue and white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It was a very bright orange red big flash like an explosion
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The flash looked like a bomb exploding. Big flash with jagged edges all around the big round head
