Observer |
Name |
Amber K |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
This is my second fireball, it was seen from a fair distance. I could go back to the location to photograph and draw what I saw over the top. |
Location |
Address |
Main Beach, Queensland (AU) |
Latitude |
27° 56' 11.61'' S (-27.936558°)
|
Longitude |
153° 25' 40.77'' E (153.427992°)
|
Elevation |
3.78153m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2024-04-24 20:45 AEST
|
UT Date & Time |
2024-04-24 10:45 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
Descent Angle |
268° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
258.81° |
First azimuth |
267.71° |
First elevation |
19° |
Last azimuth |
255.38° |
Last elevation |
21° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-14 |
Color |
Light Blue, White |
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 |
About halfway across its path, a small red-orange glowing ball appeared behind the white fireball and faded away within 1-3 seconds. |