Reports Report 6898b (Event 6898-2025)

Observer
Name Warwick C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Brightest largest and most intense coloured fireball have seen in my 50 years
Location
Address Whakamārama, Bay of Plenty Region (NZ)
Latitude 37° 43' 46.77'' S (-37.729658°)
Longitude 175° 59' 22.21'' E (175.989504°)
Elevation 254.399597m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-10-15 20:40 NZDT
UT Date & Time 2025-10-15 07:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 163°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Green flash
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Split into larger and smaller fireball momentarily