Reports Report 791b (Event 791-2017)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 791-2017
Observer
NameDawn M
Experience Level1/5
RemarksLooked like it was on fire and it was huge. We thought it was a burning plane because of the trajectory and the decent toward the ground from such a high altitude as it didn't streak across the horizon.
Location
AddressAbilene, TX
Latitude32° 23' 8.94'' N (32.39°)
Longitude 99° 45' 46.96'' W (-99.76°)
Elevation543.78m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2017-02-26 20:55 CST
UT Date & Time2017-02-27 02:55 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle200°
Moving
Facing azimuth340°
First azimuth322°
First elevation75°
Last azimuth300°
Last elevation5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-27
ColorOrange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-