Reports Report 4061a (Event 4061-2026)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mason H |
| Experience Level | 2/5 |
| Remarks | *Date/Time: June 5, 2026, ~6:45–7:00 AM NZST (twilight/early morning). *Observer location: Flood banks near Beatrice Street, Avenal area, Invercargill, near the Waihopai River. *Observer movement: Biking, heading north to south (roughly facing south). *Meteor path: Heading 90–100° (eastward / east-southeast direction). Appeared in the southern sky, roughly mid-sky near Southern Cross height. *Duration: 2–3 seconds. *Brightness: Significantly brighter than Venus, approaching Moon-like intensity (visible despite twilight and streetlights). *Appearance: Started as a thick white streak → developed whitish-yellow tail with lagging “bubble”/puffing section (fragmentation) → white and black speckles/sparks visible in the flame/tail area → straightened out and faded. No sound or boom. *Angular size: Roughly 60–200 cm if measured with an outstretched ruler at arm’s length. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Invercargill, Southland Region (NZ) |
| Latitude | 46° 23' 51.25'' S (-46.39757°) |
| Longitude | 168° 20' 20.42'' E (168.339006°) |
| Elevation | 9m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2026-06-05 06:45 NZST |
| UT Date & Time | 2026-06-04 18:45 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From right to left |
| Descent Angle | 270° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 176.39° |
| First azimuth | 212.57° |
| First elevation | 75° |
| Last azimuth | 119.74° |
| Last elevation | 72° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -12 |
| Color | Yellow, Light Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Started as a thick white streak → developed whitish-yellow tail with lagging “bubble”/puffing section (fragmentation) → white and black speckles/sparks visible in the flame/tail area → straightened out and faded. No sound or boom. |