It was due west of Goldthwaite, TX about 10 inches above the horizon at arms length. The ember trail lasted about 2 minutes and drifted north as it faded.
Location
Address
Goldthwaite, TX
Latitude
31° 27' 0.91'' N (31.450254°)
Longitude
98° 34' 9.74'' W (-98.569372°)
Elevation
481.481049m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-02-03 20:10 CST
UT Date & Time
2023-02-04 02:10 UT
Duration
≈45s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
248°
Moving
Facing azimuth
269°
First azimuth
297.77°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
257.98°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
90s
Length
15°
Remarks
Sparkles about 1/4 inch wide at arms length
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Sparkling trail of embers about s inches long at arms length
