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Observer
Name
Bill S
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
It was a bright flash followed by a small less bright trail that faded out. I have observed the Space Shuttle reentry before this was either a meteorite or space junk.
Location
Address
Dallas, TX
Latitude
32° 50' 29.85'' N (32.841625°)
Longitude
96° 51' 47.05'' W (-96.863069°)
Elevation
138.497m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-01-30 06:15 CST
UT Date & Time
2017-01-30 12:15 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
246°
Moving
Facing azimuth
34.82°
First azimuth
53.14°
First elevation
33°
Last azimuth
37.41°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
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
Unknown
Remarks
-
