Reports Report 8309d (Event 8309-2021)

Observer
Name Dillon G
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks This thing lasted longer than any shooting star and appeared to be much closer to earth. I kept waiting to hear an explosion but never did
Location
Address Magnolia, TX
Latitude 30° 11' 45.51'' N (30.195975°)
Longitude 95° 39' 55.16'' W (-95.665321°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-11-29 22:40 CST
UT Date & Time 2021-11-30 04:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 143°
Moving
Facing azimuth 25°
First azimuth 10°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 30°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Yellow, Light Yellow
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 Tracer yellow orb that appeared to sparkle orange and yellow like a sparkler as it got closer to the horizon line