Reports Report 289z (Event 289-2023)

Observer
Name Michael C
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I 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.
Photo
Location
Address Whangārei, Northland (NZ)
Latitude 35° 46' 3.39'' S (-35.767609°)
Longitude 174° 21' 44.78'' E (174.362439°)
Elevation 26.86026m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-01-16 23:00 NZDT
UT Date & Time 2023-01-16 10:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 191°
Moving
Facing azimuth 335°
First azimuth 335°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 330°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Just a flash and sudden dimming. Got a glimpse of a smoke trail in dying light.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -