Reports Report 97h (Event 97-2025)

Observer
Name Jim C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The explosion at the end was incredible. Long tail halfway through, at first it looked like a close plane headed toward the ground. I didn't see a smoke trail on this one.
Location
Address Bangor, ME
Latitude 44° 49' 6.15'' N (44.818374°)
Longitude 68° 46' 52.38'' W (-68.781216°)
Elevation 34.165371m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-01-04 06:01 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-01-04 11:01 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 110°
Moving
Facing azimuth 48.32°
First azimuth 34.79°
First elevation 63°
Last azimuth 62.25°
Last elevation 51°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Light Blue, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks At the end of the sighting it exploded into at least two pieces
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -