Reports Report 1583b (Event 1583-2023)

Observer
Name Mike P
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks Surprising how long it was visible given the apparent elevation.
Location
Address Huntsville, TX
Latitude 30° 48' 38.9'' N (30.810806°)
Longitude 95° 26' 2.89'' W (-95.434136°)
Elevation 65.853767m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-03-15 00:01 CDT
UT Date & Time 2023-03-15 05:01 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 219°
Moving
Facing azimuth 40.87°
First azimuth 37.14°
First elevation 12°
Last azimuth 26.61°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Light Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 12°
Remarks Smoky, changed colors...may e pieces break off?
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Light yellow for fireball...fragments were orange