Reports Report 2282j (Event 2282-2026)

Observer
Name Susan S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Very windy night so wouldn’t hear anything, never seen anything like this except maybe a comet but much closer and quick.
Location
Address Nelson, Nelson Region (NZ)
Latitude 41° 17' 10.91'' S (-41.286363°)
Longitude 173° 15' 16.2'' E (173.254501°)
Elevation 143.032364m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-30 21:30 NZDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-30 08:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 238°
Moving
Facing azimuth 348.81°
First azimuth 343.66°
First elevation 31°
Last azimuth 316.78°
Last elevation 22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Colour increase and larger
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -