This report has been linked to the following event: Event 289-2023
Observer
Name
Stuart S
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I am just responding to news asking for anyone to report webcam footage and saw this odd 2 second trail at the beginning of the clip on that day. Something triggered the camera and caught the tail end. Camera time stamp could be out a bit.
Location
Address
Auckland, Auckland (NZ)
Latitude
36° 55' 25.17'' S (-36.92°)
Longitude
174° 54' 16.59'' E (174.9°)
Elevation
3.99m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-16 23:29 NZDT
UT Date & Time
2023-01-16 10:29 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
242°
Moving
Facing azimuth
344°
First azimuth
345°
First elevation
9°
Last azimuth
344°
Last elevation
6°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
Security cam was activated and there is a very short 2-3 sec smoke trail that quickly disappeared, presumably not visible as light had dissipated.
