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Observer
Name
Jason B
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It seemed to move too slowly to be a meteor. I was in an airplane I was flying at this moment. I see meteors all the time and have never seen anything like this.
Location
Address
Galveston , TX
Latitude
29° 18' 4.85'' N (29.301348°)
Longitude
94° 47' 51.71'' W (-94.797696°)
Elevation
-1m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-02-27 03:15 CST
UT Date & Time
2013-02-27 09:15 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
315°
First elevation
99.999°
Last azimuth
270°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
Red, yellow, blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
-1s
Length
10°
Remarks
Train appeared bigger over time
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A single unit appeared to shatter