Reports Report 1960b (Event 1960-2024)

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