Reports Report 1638d (Event 1638-2025)

Observer
Name Laurie F
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This meteor was larger, brighter and lower than any meteor I’ve ever seen.
Location
Address FAIR OAKS, TX
Latitude 29° 45' 25.3'' N (29.757028°)
Longitude 98° 41' 15.81'' W (-98.687724°)
Elevation 419.868988m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-03-18 06:07 CDT
UT Date & Time 2025-03-18 11:07 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 95°
Moving
Facing azimuth 280°
First azimuth 280°
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth 60°
Last elevation 60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks A trail of smaller, dimmer particles behind the main light.