Reports Report 163aw (Event 163-2012)

Observer
Name Mary E
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It definitely grew brighter as I watched it, and then seemed to catch on fire. I was driving but pulled over and watched until it winked out.
Location
Address Lago Vista, TX
Latitude 30° 25' 53.22'' N (30.43145°)
Longitude 97° 58' 35.95'' W (-97.976654°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-02-01 19:58 CST
UT Date & Time 2012-02-02 01:58 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 335.09544°
First azimuth 335.11981°
First elevation 33°
Last azimuth 72.87704°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color White with red (fire)
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -