From my point of observation I took a compass bearing of 240 degrees where it disappeared behind trees. This appears to be a little different from the angle on the map. Would love to be involved. Please keep me informed if possible.
Location
Address
Winton, Southland (NZ)
Latitude
46° 8' 24.71'' S (-46.140197°)
Longitude
168° 19' 30.89'' E (168.325247°)
Elevation
51m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-04-15 20:21 NZST
UT Date & Time
2024-04-15 08:21 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
54°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
295°
First elevation
49°
Last azimuth
240°
Last elevation
11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Did hear a muffled faint boom or woom about 5 - 7 seconds after it would have hit earth.
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Started as a solid bright streak then broke up into about 8 pieces. Then the light died out just before I lost sight behind trees.
