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Observer
Name
Toni O
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
The fireball was incredibly large and bright white - it had a tail lasting about 2 seconds and made a loud ‘whoosh’ sound. It was travelling east to west. Was truly amazing to see!
Location
Address
Lower Hutt, Wellington (NZ)
Latitude
41° 12' 56.57'' S (-41.215713°)
Longitude
174° 53' 21.5'' E (174.889305°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-01-31 22:30 NZDT
UT Date & Time
2024-01-31 09:30 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
89°
Moving
Facing azimuth
137.12°
First azimuth
130°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
139°
Last elevation
64°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Loud whoosh - similar to ascending fireworks
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
