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Observer
Name
Renee N
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Was in the area of San Benito/Los Fresnos TX. Very very clearly a meteorite that was heading down to the ground. Was bright bright orange and then pieces broke off. Lasted only seconds,
Location
Address
San Benito, TX
Latitude
26° 8' 24.92'' N (26.140256°)
Longitude
97° 34' 40.68'' W (-97.577967°)
Elevation
7.704716m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-12-24 18:30 CST
UT Date & Time
2023-12-25 00:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
227°
Moving
Facing azimuth
95.02°
First azimuth
91.89°
First elevation
54°
Last azimuth
85.76°
Last elevation
51°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Yes when piece(s) broke off
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Saw flash as smaller pieces broke off
