| Observer |
|
Name |
Wanda C |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
It seemed to be an explosion then the train followed. Heard nothing but saw the brightness of the initial light |
| Location |
|
Address |
Houston, TX |
|
Latitude |
30° 0' 32.61'' N (30.009059°)
|
|
Longitude |
95° 26' 56.19'' W (-95.448941°)
|
|
Elevation |
35.314892m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2012-12-07 06:45 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2012-12-07 12:45 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From left to right |
|
Descent Angle |
90° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
-1° |
|
First azimuth |
313.53° |
|
First elevation |
55° |
|
Last azimuth |
317.12° |
|
Last elevation |
48° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
1 |
|
Color |
White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
5s |
|
Length |
50° |
|
Remarks |
it was a glowing train. As bright as the light |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
It seemed like lightning because it was a bright flash |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |