Observer |
Name |
Gayle c |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
It was a really clear night and we also seen a satellite closeish. |
Location |
Address |
West Plains, Southland (NZ) |
Latitude |
46° 21' 53.42'' S (-46.36484°)
|
Longitude |
168° 19' 2.04'' E (168.317234°)
|
Elevation |
9m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2024-04-15 20:15 NZST
|
UT Date & Time |
2024-04-15 08:15 UT
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
Descent Angle |
254° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
341.73° |
First azimuth |
- |
First elevation |
28° |
Last azimuth |
288.13° |
Last elevation |
15° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-5 |
Color |
Light Yellow |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
5s |
Length |
40° |
Remarks |
It was a glowing train didn't see the smoke as it's dark. |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
As it went through the sky small fragments were trailing down they also were light balls but small |