Reports Report 2729a (Event 2729-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2729-2023
Observer
NameAurelia D
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressChristchurch, Canterbury (NZ)
Latitude43° 32' 8.76'' S (-43.54°)
Longitude 172° 34' 42.9'' E (172.58°)
Elevation12m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-05-25 00:44 NZST
UT Date & Time2023-05-24 12:44 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle148°
Moving
Facing azimuth60°
First azimuth35°
First elevation75°
Last azimuth95°
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorOrange, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length30°
Remarksglowing trail following the fireball
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarkssmall fragment split off about halfway through the trail