NUFORC UFO Sighting 2273

Occurred: 1997-06-17 21:30 Local (2130)
Reported: 1997-06-17 00:00 Pacific
Duration: 5 min
No of observers: 3

Location: Prescott, AZ, USA

Shape: Fireball


large, bright, green "shooting star", 5 minutes later shock wave + rattling windows. seen to the south.

Summary : large, bright, green "shooting star", 5 minutes later shock wave + rattling windows. seen to the south.

driving south, 3 passengers in cab of truck saw a large, green "shooting star" close to the ground. object was headed southeast. object was seen to vary in brightness, with a large contrail behind. returned home about 5 mins later, immediately felt+ heard shockwave, windows rattled very loudly. there has been blasting going on across the street from our house, and the dynamite makes a much more muffled and quiet sound. this was certainly a large shock wave, much like a sonic boom. please send us info if you recieve any other reports from our area.17 june 97

Posted 1999-01-28