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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
-