Reports Report 4171a (Event 4171-2022)

Observer
Name Dave N
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks it was quite bright as I thought it might have been a flare or firework, but trajectory was different. Timing matches other sightings. My timing is only approxiamate
Location
Address Moana, West Coast (NZ)
Latitude 42° 34' 31.1'' S (-42.575306°)
Longitude 171° 28' 48.41'' E (171.480115°)
Elevation 113.686012m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-07-21 20:00 NZST
UT Date & Time 2022-07-21 08:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 106°
Moving
Facing azimuth 140°
First azimuth 30°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 160°
Last elevation 38°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks fizzle just before it disappeared
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks seemed to break into a few bits