Reports Report 2017b (Event 2017-2013)

Observer
Name Thomas C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks There were two additional "fireballs" at around 9:07 within 15 seconds of each other that I am reporting in addition.
Location
Address Austin, TX
Latitude 30° 13' 7.54'' N (30.21876°)
Longitude 97° 43' 3.93'' W (-97.717758°)
Elevation 189.340103m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-09-21 21:06 CDT
UT Date & Time 2013-09-22 02:06 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 350°
First azimuth 360°
First elevation 53°
Last azimuth
Last elevation 19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Orange, Brown
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Midway down it burst but no trailing separate pieces and it didn't dim after.