Reports Report 2017bu (Event 2017-2013)

Observer
Name Chase G
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The initial flash was very bright and almost blinding. It had somewhat of a spotlight effect where it only lit up a small area.
Location
Address Dublin, TX
Latitude 31° 59' 42.44'' N (31.995121°)
Longitude 98° 27' 46.95'' W (-98.463041°)
Elevation 354.276062m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-09-21 21:15 CDT
UT Date & Time 2013-09-22 02:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 200.13°
First azimuth 0.67°
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth 188.51°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The flash appeared directly overhead and was almost blinding. It proceeded east south east for about three seconds until it fragmented.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Coloration of the fireball was initially white when it was moving and upon fragmentation it turned a bright red color