Reports Report 2834a (Event 2834-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2834-2023
Observer
NameMike F
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIt was awesome and I'm certain I saw a meteorite explode
Location
AddressGisborne, Gisborne (NZ)
Latitude38° 38' 35.02'' S (-38.64°)
Longitude 178° 0' 35.39'' E (178.01°)
Elevation8m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-05-31 16:22 NZST
UT Date & Time2023-05-31 04:22 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle262°
Moving
Facing azimuth84.7°
First azimuth80.53°
First elevation21°
Last azimuth79.56°
Last elevation13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt exploded in a bright flash
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksShort trail behind a very white bright light then a flash and multiple fragment flashes. Lasting about 1-2 seconds at most