Reports Report 493m (Event 493-2012)

Observer
Name Jason B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I have always been fascinated by space especially space vehicles/travel and the \"fireball\" appeared, to me, similar to what I have seen in videos as a reentry vehicle.
Location
Address San Antonio, TX
Latitude 29° 18' 55.72'' N (29.315478°)
Longitude 98° 24' 26.54'' W (-98.407373°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-04-02 11:50 CDT
UT Date & Time 2012-04-02 16:50 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 137.9349°
First azimuth 146.97559°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 135.65764°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks The truck windows were up and I drive a diesel, so I couldnt hear anything besides my truck
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks It was like a glistening white trail. Even in the broad daylight it was very bright.
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -