NUFORC Sighting 26538

Occurred: 2002-12-10 18:35 Local
Reported: 2002-12-10 19:40 Pacific
Duration: 5 seconds
No of observers: 1

Location: Linden, MI, USA

Shape: Fireball
Characteristics: Left a trail

Large fireball with long bright tail streaking across southern sky

I spotted a large orange/yellow fireball streaking across the southern sky at approximately 6:35pm(EST). It was very bright with a long tail, traveling downward at a slight 10-15 degree angle for 4-5 seconds before breaking/fizzing out. At first glance I thought it was an airplane, but as the tail grew longer and brighter I realized that was not the case.

Posted 2002-12-23

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