Reports Report 3162b (Event 3162-2024)

Observer
Name Angus C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks One of the closest and dramatic meteorites I've seen
Location
Address Rotorua, Bay of Plenty (NZ)
Latitude 38° 9' 34.45'' S (-38.159569°)
Longitude 176° 15' 51.22'' E (176.264229°)
Elevation 299.312256m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-06-28 17:50 NZST
UT Date & Time 2024-06-28 05:50 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 160°
Moving
Facing azimuth 245.24°
First azimuth 234.14°
First elevation 69°
Last azimuth 243.15°
Last elevation 65°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Orange, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Very bright and almost explosive in nature
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -