Reports Report 3638arc (Event 3638-2014)

Observer
Name MIchelle C
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was headed west on rt 2 in New Limerick. I looked to my left and saw a large trailing fireball. I lost sight of it as I was driving due to the tree line. I appeared to have no signs of stopping or fizzling out.
Location
Address New Limerick, ME
Latitude 46° 7' 32.39'' N (46.125664°)
Longitude 67° 57' 1.79'' W (-67.950496°)
Elevation 130.841431m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-12-29 18:40 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-12-29 23:40 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 266.71°
First azimuth 210.51°
First elevation 43°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -23
Color Orange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 10s
Length 10°
Remarks Trail of smoke and fire
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -