| Observer |
|
Name |
Liz C |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
Both my husband and I saw it and saw the same details as I have provided. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region (NZ) |
|
Latitude |
38° 3' 56.53'' S (-38.065703°)
|
|
Longitude |
176° 19' 41.05'' E (176.32807°)
|
|
Elevation |
300m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2025-11-17 22:00 NZDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2025-11-17 09:00 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From down left to up right |
|
Descent Angle |
75° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
75.9° |
|
First azimuth |
23.63° |
|
First elevation |
59° |
|
Last azimuth |
69.54° |
|
Last elevation |
56° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-13 |
|
Color |
Light Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
3s |
|
Length |
60° |
|
Remarks |
A long bright white glowing train tapering towards the end |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
