NUFORC Sighting 75066

Occurred: 2010-04-17 00:00 Local
Reported: 2010-04-16 22:36 Pacific
Duration: 5 sec
No of observers: 3

Location: Ocean Springs, MS, USA

Shape: Fireball
Characteristics: Left a trail

looked at first like a comet

Saw a large fireball in the sky heading southwest. Was very bright with a long tail.

After a few moments, heard a loud boom, as if something had crashed a few miles away.

Other that dogs barking and birds waking up, no other sound noted.

Posted 2010-05-12