Reports Report 799b (Event 799-2025)

Observer
Name Jake D
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The angle was strange as if it were something falling straight down but it didn't leave a smoke trail. Coolest thing I've ever seen
Location
Address Tauranga, Bay of Plenty (NZ)
Latitude 37° 41' 31.16'' S (-37.691989°)
Longitude 176° 8' 16.76'' E (176.137989°)
Elevation 19.347208m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-02-06 21:35 NZDT
UT Date & Time 2025-02-06 08:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 326.74°
First azimuth 338.33°
First elevation 56°
Last azimuth 342.35°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Orange, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 20°
Remarks A glowing train that faded shortly after
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -