NUFORC Sighting 03982

Occurred: 1998-09-23 21:10 Local
Reported: 1998-09-23 00:00 Pacific
Duration: 5 seconds
No of observers: 2

Location: Victoria (Canada), BC, Canada

Shape: Fireball


A bright green fireball witnessed by my son and I at around 9:10pm local time

As we drove down the Pat Bay Highway, north of Victoria, at around 9:10 pm local time we witnessed one bright green fireball, approximate size - 1/4 moon, streak across the sky in an east to west direction over the Olympic Mts. The fireball was on a slightly downward course for the duration of time in which the object was visible (5 seconds). It disappeared in what seemed to be mid-air. There were no viewing obstructions as the particular area was flat farm land. There was a long white tail following the object. From past experiences witnessing meteorites we are quite positive in saying that the object seen tonight was not such space debris. I am a government employee with the B.C Ministry of Forests (Victoria branch) and I am currently the president of our local soccer association. My son is 19 years old and currently employed with a local restaurant. I am 48. I hope this is helpful.

Posted 2000-12-02

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