Reports Report 1784g (Event 1784-2021)

Observer
Name Kenneth G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Bedford, TX
Latitude 32° 51' 18.39'' N (32.855109°)
Longitude 97° 8' 3.13'' W (-97.134203°)
Elevation 184.086273m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-20 20:00 CDT
UT Date & Time 2021-03-21 01:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 178°
Moving
Facing azimuth 270°
First azimuth 270°
First elevation 78°
Last azimuth 270°
Last elevation 49°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks As it traveled to 270, it had a thin bright trail that developed in to a thicker one. The object grew larger and even brighter as it went westerly. It was one of the largest and brightest I have seen. I am 65.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -