Reports Report 4549g (Event 4549-2024)

Observer
Name Matt B
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Aokautere, Manawatū-Whanganui (NZ)
Latitude 40° 23' 9.33'' S (-40.385924°)
Longitude 175° 41' 36.11'' E (175.693363°)
Elevation 120m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-08-21 18:32 NZST
UT Date & Time 2024-08-21 06:32 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 221°
Moving
Facing azimuth 298.85°
First azimuth 316.58°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 293.67°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -4
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Magnesium brightness streak that flared like a teardrop before disappearing near horizon
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -