Reports Report 2481k (Event 2481-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2481-2023
Observer
NameJulie B
Experience Level2/5
RemarksFireball 2-3x bigger and brighter than Venus which was nearby in the sky. Short tail. We were driving west on I 40 and it went from left to right across the entire view of our windshield.
Location
AddressAdrian, TX
Latitude35° 13' 53.14'' N (35.23°)
Longitude 102° 48' 33.24'' W (-102.81°)
Elevation1289.47m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-05-05 22:25 CDT
UT Date & Time2023-05-06 03:25 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle92°
Moving
Facing azimuth260.11°
First azimuth210.98°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth334.83°
Last elevation28°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorLight Blue
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-