Reports Report 1195a (Event 1195-2013)

Observer
Name Gene L
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks clear skies with light horizon haze to about 3 degrees altitude.
Location
Address Alpine, TX
Latitude 30° 16' 21.6'' N (30.272666°)
Longitude 103° 35' 50.88'' W (-103.597467°)
Elevation 1612.982544m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-05-29 21:24 CDT
UT Date & Time 2013-05-30 02:24 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 344°
First azimuth 344°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 344°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 15°
Remarks short white smoke trail quickly faded
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -