Reports Report 2144a (Event 2144-2023)

Observer
Name Emily V
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Suva, Central Division (FJ)
Latitude 18° 7' 2.28'' S (-18.117301°)
Longitude 178° 28' 9.32'' E (178.469255°)
Elevation 11.864384m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-04-15 22:20 12 time zones
UT Date & Time 2023-04-15 10:20 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 116°
First azimuth 70.57°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 148.68°
Last elevation 43°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -4
Color Light Blue, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 12°
Remarks Glowing trail that became brighter in the midst of its travel just as the meteor was disappearing from sight
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -