Just caught onto this thread. I have only ever seen one of these. It must have been about 30 years ago when I was lying on the deck of a boat in the Hawkesbury River trying to get to sleep - it came in low and fast over the western horizon. Bright yellow, with a long tail. The main ball was about the size of the full moon, and it covered 70-80 degrees from the northwest to the southwest before vanishing. I can't remember if it broke up.
It is one of those experiences that leaves you with your mouth hanging open. Not easily forgotten.
Adam
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