Reports Report 1433a (Event 1433-2024)

Observer
Name John E
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Very odd experience. The object was very diffuse, foggy almost, with clear stars in view, traveled slowly from west to southeast. After several minutes, an arc bow shock wave came from the front and expanded rapidly increasing in size. The object eventually faded and decreased in size until it was no longer visible.
Location
Address Shamrock, TX
Latitude 35° 13' 34.45'' N (35.226236°)
Longitude 100° 18' 42.25'' W (-100.311737°)
Elevation 728.903076m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-03-15 20:50 CDT
UT Date & Time 2024-03-16 01:50 UT
Duration >60s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 271°
Moving
Facing azimuth 262.49°
First azimuth 262.3°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 185.34°
Last elevation 60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Broadcast a bow shock wave from the front.