Reports Report 1739an (Event 1739-2017)

Observer
Name Walker T
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It was a beautiful and awesome sight to witness.
Location
Address Houston, TX
Latitude 29° 56' 20.54'' N (29.939039°)
Longitude 95° 28' 20.34'' W (-95.472317°)
Elevation 30.85m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-05-26 00:45 CDT
UT Date & Time 2017-05-26 05:45 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 161°
Moving
Facing azimuth 353°
First azimuth 340°
First elevation 21°
Last azimuth 359°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The meteor was sparkling as it came down; small pieces came off and burned bright white as it shot by.