Reports Report 3055o (Event 3055-2023)

Observer
Name Francis G
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks meteor was quite bright, left a green trail, and split into several parts right as it faded out. The trail lasted 2 or so seconds after the meteor faded
Location
Address Strawn, TX
Latitude 32° 50' 25.62'' N (32.840449°)
Longitude 98° 28' 24.44'' W (-98.473456°)
Elevation 310.099243m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-06-16 23:43 CDT
UT Date & Time 2023-06-17 04:43 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 271°
Moving
Facing azimuth 91.16°
First azimuth 117.45°
First elevation 29°
Last azimuth 68.59°
Last elevation 29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 20°
Remarks glowing train behind the fireball, also green
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks meteor split into 3-4 pieces right before it faded out