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Observer
Name
Barbara Jane H
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I was really shocked at how bright it was since the sun was coming up at the time it occurred. We had a beautiful sunrise through the fog making a red sky in the opposite direction. I just happened to turn around to look for my daughter's school bus when I saw it.
Location
Address
Orange, TX
Latitude
30° 9' 33.06'' N (30.159184°)
Longitude
93° 52' 39.37'' W (-93.877602°)
Elevation
4.901073m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-12-07 06:45 CST
UT Date & Time
2012-12-07 12:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
278.97°
First azimuth
276.91°
First elevation
57°
Last azimuth
274.31°
Last elevation
17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
Beautiful glowing train that seemed to sparkle
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Beautiful flash
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
