American Meteor Society

Reports Report 4853a (Event 4853-2016)

Observer
Name Norman G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was out on the back deck getting into my hot tub and noticed the flash. Appeared to be a meteor and was of VERY short duration, moving from west to east and seen in the sky at about 30 degrees above the horizon. Could be the one seen in Florida. The date and time are approximate. .
Location
Address Friendswood, TX
Latitude 29° 31' 34.5'' N (29.526249°)
Longitude 95° 13' 5.98'' W (-95.218328°)
Elevation 9.479m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-11-21 23:00 CST
UT Date & Time 2016-11-22 05:00 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 258°
Moving
Facing azimuth 98.15°
First azimuth 117.66°
First elevation 20°
Last azimuth 108.49°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -19
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -