Reports Report 289z (Event 289-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 289-2023
Observer
NameMichael C
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI saw this on CCTV. Not in person. It lit the whole horizon and can see features on the ground that were dark to the eye.
Location
AddressWhangārei, Northland (NZ)
Latitude35° 46' 3.39'' S (-35.77°)
Longitude 174° 21' 44.78'' E (174.36°)
Elevation26.86m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-16 23:00 NZDT
UT Date & Time2023-01-16 10:00 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle191°
Moving
Facing azimuth335°
First azimuth335°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth330°
Last elevation35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude22-
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksJust a flash and sudden dimming. Got a glimpse of a smoke trail in dying light.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Photo