Reports Report 4261c (Event 4261-2022)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Dan H |
| Experience Level | 2/5 |
| Remarks | I wish I had my camera nearby to record this event. I have never seen a fireball with a train last so long. Once I noticed the train didn't disappear immediately, I thought about running inside to grab my camera. But, I didn't. I just sat there and enjoyed this marvelous spectacle. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Cedar Park, TX |
| Latitude | 30° 31' 6.42'' N (30.518451°) |
| Longitude | 97° 47' 30.81'' W (-97.791893°) |
| Elevation | 278.072449m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2022-07-23 23:07 CDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2022-07-24 04:07 UT |
| Duration | ≈20s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From down right to up left |
| Descent Angle | 300° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 313.52° |
| First azimuth | 323.8° |
| First elevation | 40° |
| Last azimuth | 309.06° |
| Last elevation | 50° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -14 |
| Color | Yellow, Light Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 25s |
| Length | 9° |
| Remarks | The meteor left behind a long, sparkling train. I was amazed at how long the train remained visible. We could see the train moving for 20+ seconds before it eventually faded away. |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |