NUFORC Sighting 35219

Occurred: 2004-02-22 20:04 Local
Reported: 2004-02-22 17:42 Pacific
Duration: 10seconds
No of observers: 1

Location: Newfield, NY, USA

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

green fireball in upstate new york

Object seen falling earthward,angle of entry approximately 45 degrees to the horizon. The appearance was that of a meteorite falling to earth.

It was observed in the eastern sky for a period of approximately 8 to 10 seconds before disappearing below the horizon.

The object had a roughly circular core that was green in color,with a short cometlike tail that was orange. There was no noise detectable as object was observed through a picture window.

I am a 50 year old plumber that works for Cornell University. My wife and I are amateur astronomers and periodically make night observations of stars and planets with our small telescope. I do not believe that this was a "routine " astronomical event.

Posted 2004-03-02

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