The big flash was so bright I thought someone was behind me with headlights maxed out. I looked out the window and then saw the bright green flashing trail as whatever it was came through the sky
Location
Address
Brentwood, South Australia (AU)
Latitude
34° 50' 8.18'' S (-34.835605°)
Longitude
137° 32' 5.4'' E (137.534834°)
Elevation
35.207916m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-07-15 19:50 ACST
UT Date & Time
2023-07-15 10:20 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
250°
Moving
Facing azimuth
231.52°
First azimuth
310.78°
First elevation
65°
Last azimuth
283.21°
Last elevation
51°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Dark Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
15°
Remarks
Long green train, seemed to stay in the air for a few seconds
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Huge flash, lighting up the entire sky behind me, followed by the trail