Reports Report 720i (Event 720-2026)

Observer
Name Joe O
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The tone of observation is approximate
Location
Address Lee Valley, Tasman Region (NZ)
Latitude 41° 24' 25.76'' S (-41.407156°)
Longitude 173° 9' 8.87'' E (173.152465°)
Elevation 79.760094m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-30 22:00 NZDT
UT Date & Time 2026-01-30 09:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 194°
Moving
Facing azimuth 67°
First azimuth 69°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 65°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The fireball split into two pieces.