Reports Report 1619a (Event 1619-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1619-2023
Observer
NameSteve M
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI could see the fragment burning, the front wobbled then disappeared. Fantastic. Felt like I could reach and touch it. Like i could see the fragments 🔥.
Location
AddressTasman, Tasman (NZ)
Latitude41° 11' 20.26'' S (-41.19°)
Longitude 173° 3' 13.55'' E (173.05°)
Elevation17m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-10 23:00 NZDT
UT Date & Time2023-03-10 10:00 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle256°
Moving
Facing azimuth2.98°
First azimuth-
First elevation63°
Last azimuth358.18°
Last elevation29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorOrarnge, Light Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length-
RemarksGlowing trail, like fire fragments
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksLike I could touch it.