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Observer
Name
Brian M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
The light was moving in a downward arc to the left. I was driving at the time. My estimate of were it was is somewhere by Rio Grande City. It had a slight fire tail and was as bright as a welding arc.
Location
Address
Mission, TX
Latitude
26° 11' 45.52'' N (26.195978°)
Longitude
98° 17' 25.18'' W (-98.290327°)
Elevation
36.281635m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-12-29 18:30 CST
UT Date & Time
2014-12-30 00:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
283.17°
First azimuth
290.6°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
280.72°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
