NUFORC Sighting 115815

Occurred: 2014-12-03 20:00 Local
Reported: 2014-12-04 07:27 Pacific
Duration: 2-3 seconds
No of observers: 1

Location: Altoona, PA, USA

Shape: Fireball
Characteristics: Lights on object, Aura or haze around object, Left a trail

Roman candle-like fireball streaking across Altoona sky.

Was on Plank Road by Wal-mart traveling north-west towards Altoona. Suddenly a bright, large blue-white 'fireball' shot across the sky in front of me, appearing to come from a large cloud, shooting down at about a 15 degree slope from the horizon, traveling west. I estimate whatever it was landed near the Logan Township/ Newburg area, or possibly even farther past the mountain. Did not make a sound. It was only visible for around 2-3 seconds before disappearing. Was very disappointed I didn't have time to capture video.

I would describe it as looking like a large bluish Roman candle. It is quite possible that this was some sort of firework, but I've never seen a Roman candle that was large enough to be visible from that distance and also shot down from the sky. Also I didn't see any other lights or fireworks aside from the 'fireball' previously mentioned.

Posted 2014-12-05