NUFORC Sighting 115038

Occurred: 2014-10-31 20:45 Local
Reported: 2014-10-31 21:25 Pacific
Duration: 3/4 seconds
No of observers: 1

Location: Gila Bend, AZ, USA

Shape: Fireball

I believe what I saw was a very large meteorite (sp). It was very bright, last just a few seconds and there was no sound.

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when I first spotted the very bright light, I thought it was a helicopter with front lights and tail lights. It seemed that low. I live near an emergence clinic and see quite a few helicopters with all kind of lights. But this was not one of them. However there was sound and the light just seemed to turn off.

I viewed the light for not 1/2 second but for approximately 3 or 4 seconds. I can't tell you in degrees how much the light traveled but looking into the sky and using my thumb and pointer finger I would guess about 5 or 6 inches. I think what I saw was a meteorite. I have seen 2 in my time and they both had a long tail. If what I saw last night was a meteorite it did not have a long tail. Again using my fingers as a guide I would say the light was about 3 inches long.

I don't know if this is any help to you but I was amazed by it.

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Posted 2014-11-06