Reports Report 4290od (Event 4290-2022)

Observer
Name Sherry B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was an awesome experience, thrilling and a never before seen meteor sighting. One we'll never forget!
Location
Address Lampasas, TX
Latitude 31° 3' 2.91'' N (31.050808°)
Longitude 98° 12' 1.58'' W (-98.200438°)
Elevation 336.09903m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-07-24 22:45 CDT
UT Date & Time 2022-07-25 03:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 110°
Moving
Facing azimuth 113.51°
First azimuth 97.74°
First elevation 20°
Last azimuth 145.31°
Last elevation 12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color White in middle, light yellow orange with orangy red perimeter
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It opened like a Roman Candle firework with a scattering of debris. One larger piece separated from cluster fell downward
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The leading edge got bigger & exploded into the pieces