Reports Report 753d (Event 753-2018)

Observer
Name Craig L
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks This was one of the most amazing natural occurrences I've ever witnessed!
Location
Address Waldoboro, ME
Latitude 44° 8' 6.5'' N (44.13514°)
Longitude 69° 24' 7.02'' W (-69.40195°)
Elevation 28.006m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-02-25 00:25 EST
UT Date & Time 2018-02-25 05:25 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 273°
Moving
Facing azimuth 203.57°
First azimuth 294.05°
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth 98.65°
Last elevation 82°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The reason I looked up into the sky was a bright white flash like an explosion
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks There seemed to be a trail of fragments following the ball