Reports Report 5048i (Event 5048-2025)

Observer
Name Deborah A
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The last time I saw a fireball was in Richland Wa, 20 years ago. You never forget what they look like! This is the first time I have submitted a report, so I’m sorry if not fully technical.
Location
Address Georgetown, TX
Latitude 30° 43' 37.43'' N (30.727063°)
Longitude 97° 43' 57.53'' W (-97.732648°)
Elevation 263.36142m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-08-15 22:21 CDT
UT Date & Time 2025-08-16 03:21 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 176°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 326.59°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 328.15°
Last elevation 32°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 10°
Remarks Bright to dim short trail
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -