Reports Report 3641i (Event 3641-2014)

Observer
Name Jim L
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was in my car and had just entered I-95 at exit 48 northbound when I saw the fireball. I noted the time at 4:44 am, and estimate the height above horizon to be approx 2 fists, it travelled left to right, w slight downward trajectory, and it had a tail.
Location
Address Portland, ME
Latitude 43° 41' 1.77'' N (43.683824°)
Longitude 70° 19' 24.69'' W (-70.323525°)
Elevation 18.675404m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-12-30 04:44 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-12-30 09:44 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 30.48°
First azimuth 354.08°
First elevation 22°
Last azimuth 30.83°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color White or light yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -