Reports Report 289r (Event 289-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 289-2023
Observer
NameNanc W
Experience Level3/5
RemarksSix seconds of yellow light exploded orange. Blue lightning light in background. A blue dot also
Location
AddressWaihau Bay, Bay of Plenty (NZ)
Latitude37° 36' 42.99'' S (-37.61°)
Longitude 177° 54' 3.02'' E (177.9°)
Elevation10.86m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-16 23:12 NZDT
UT Date & Time2023-01-16 10:12 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle190°
Moving
Facing azimuth288.56°
First azimuth325.16°
First elevation65°
Last azimuth297.18°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorBlue, Light Blue, Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length10°
RemarksGlow light blue. Explosion bright orange with peices
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksLightning like light blue
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksOrange explosion orange fragmentation