My field of view was restricted greater than 180 degrees. Noticed a very bright white light lighting up cars parked outside and then observed a white ball (about 50% size of full moon when it rises) pass into vision at 180 degrees and finish at 160 degrees (checked these with compass). It was low on the horizon ( estimate 10 degrees when seen at 180 and 8 degrees when gone). There wasn't a tail like I've seen on shooting stars There were sparks when it disappeared. It was 4.30am when I saw the clock afterwards. First time Ive seen anything like it
Location
Address
Kerikeri, Northland (NZ)
Latitude
35° 12' 6.56'' S (-35.2°)
Longitude
173° 58' 24.88'' E (173.97°)
Elevation
39.06m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-11-19 04:30 NZDT
UT Date & Time
2022-11-18 15:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
261°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
180°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
160°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
When it disappeared from view there were sparks like those of skyrocket
