Reports Report 4290su (Event 4290-2022)

Observer
Name Elizabeth K
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks We were in the vehicle so I didn’t see the fireball directly, just the flash of light that illuminated the entire area.
Location
Address San Marcos, TX
Latitude 29° 51' 42.79'' N (29.861886°)
Longitude 97° 52' 56.76'' W (-97.882433°)
Elevation 157m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-07-24 22:22 CDT
UT Date & Time 2022-07-25 03:22 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 92°
Moving
Facing azimuth 286.3°
First azimuth 328.55°
First elevation 61°
Last azimuth 350.97°
Last elevation 57°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color White like a spot light
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks We were driving in the car so what we saw was a bright flash that illuminated the whole area all at once. It looked like a massive spot light that covered the whole entire area. Then it was gone.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -