Reports Report 3250r (Event 3250-2024)

Observer
Name Fraser R
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui (NZ)
Latitude 40° 21' 47.85'' S (-40.363291°)
Longitude 175° 38' 44.57'' E (175.645714°)
Elevation 25m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-07-03 20:14 NZST
UT Date & Time 2024-07-03 08:14 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 182°
Moving
Facing azimuth 285.71°
First azimuth 293°
First elevation 77°
Last azimuth 284.32°
Last elevation 38°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Purple, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks several flashes as it fell, followed by a burst at the end
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks three distinct flares in brightness/size as it descended