Reports Report 5048z (Event 5048-2025)

Observer
Name Aadith G
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It was definitely in the western sky, it was true west or really close. I think it burned up because the train ended while it was still in my view.
Location
Address Coppell, TX
Latitude 32° 59' 9.47'' N (32.985965°)
Longitude 96° 59' 49.43'' W (-96.997063°)
Elevation 141.005264m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-08-15 22:20 CDT
UT Date & Time 2025-08-16 03:20 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 174°
Moving
Facing azimuth 272.57°
First azimuth 270.17°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 270.15°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length
Remarks It was very bright and only lasted for a few seconds before disappearing into the sky, not my view
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -