Reports Report 5048b (Event 5048-2025)

Observer
Name Dustin U
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Not really just that it seems massive. It was the largest and brightest shooting star I'd ever seen at 42 years old and the breaking into pieces at the end was interesting.
Location
Address Denton, TX
Latitude 33° 13' 3.82'' N (33.217728°)
Longitude 97° 9' 17.99'' W (-97.154997°)
Elevation 213.818451m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-08-15 22:20 CDT
UT Date & Time 2025-08-16 03:20 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 175°
Moving
Facing azimuth 271.1°
First azimuth 270.79°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 271.01°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks at the end it broke into several pieces