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Fireball Sighting Report
Date: Friday, 30 January 2026
Time of Sighting: Approximately 11:25 PM NZDT (shortly before 11:34 PM)
Observer Location: Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt (Elevated hillside property)
Coordinates: -41.178, 174.991
Sighting Details:
Duration of Flash: ~3 seconds
Duration of Tail (Persistent Train): 5–7 seconds
Color: Brilliant fluorescent green glow surrounding a bright white core.
Direction of Travel: Heading Southwest (from Stokes Valley toward Lower Hutt).
Elevation: Appeared nearly overhead (zenith) from the conservatory/lounge view.
Description:
The object appeared as a very bright, close-flying "shooting star" with a distinct neon-green halo. It traversed a large portion of the sky before disappearing, leaving behind a glowing trail that remained visible for several seconds after the main body vanished.
Unsure on train length but it went right across my conservatory length, probably longer. |
