Once in a lifetime event thus far. Somewhat terrifying.
Location
Address
Gorham, ME
Latitude
43° 40' 29.2'' N (43.674778°)
Longitude
70° 27' 10.74'' W (-70.452984°)
Elevation
87.064m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-05-17 00:50 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-05-17 04:50 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
114°
Moving
Facing azimuth
340°
First azimuth
360°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
30°
Last elevation
75°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
after the flash, heard what sounded like thunder a few miles away.
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The fireball looked like it had lightning bolts in the middle of it as it came closer to the horizon. As it approached the horizon the entire sky turned white as if lightning struck close by.
