Bright star faded completely away. i.e. I watched as a star disappeared.
On 10/4/2009, at approximately 9:28 PM CDT, in Amarillo, Texas, I saw what looked like an ordinary bright star very much out of place in the constellation Cassiopeia. I watched for 15 or 20 seconds before realizing that its brightness was very slowly diminishing. Continuing to watch, it disappeared completely in less than a minute. There was never any movement, sound, flickering, or change in color.
Details:
Amarillo Texas: Latitude 35 N, Longitude 102 W, Elevation 3300′
Viewing conditions: very good
Object’s estimated brightness when first sighted: -1.46
Azimuth: 38º
Altitude: 45º
Moon was waining:
Azimuth: 90º
Altitude: 23º
Any opinion or insight posted here would be greatly appreciated.