American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3848e (Event 3848-2023)

Observer
Name Erik J
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks I was in an ascending hot air balloon with a dozen other people at the time. We were at about 1000 ft. altitude at the time so it made the meteor easier to see. However, my unfamiliarity with Far North Queensland and my disorientation being in a balloon's basket means I couldn't be more precise with my measurements nor get a photo/video quickly.
Location
Address Mareeba, Queensland (AU)
Latitude 17° 0' 48.6'' S (-17.0135°)
Longitude 145° 27' 50.04'' E (145.4639°)
Elevation 413.312683m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-07-29 06:40 AEST
UT Date & Time 2023-07-28 20:40 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 136°
Moving
Facing azimuth 270°
First azimuth 270°
First elevation 15°
Last azimuth 270°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks A few bright pieces appeared on the meteor trail