NUFORC Sighting 122098

Occurred: 2015-09-21 20:10 Local
Reported: 2015-09-21 14:04 Pacific
Duration: 1 minute
No of observers: 0

Location: Olney, IL, USA

Shape: Fireball
Characteristics: Changed Colo

Odd "fireball" like object in Olney, IL.

As I stepped out for a cigarette, I noticed a curiously bright "fireball" like object ascending vertically in the air about 300 yards away. The "fireball" then smoothly changed its trajectory into more of a horizontal course. This struck me as particularly odd because of the light intensity, (vibrant, bright, and pulsing red/orange/yellow light) the trajectory, (flawlessly executed and smooth) and location (it ascended from a woodsy cornfield area).

There was no police and/or medical unit activity reported during that time. It was absolutely beautiful, but very odd at the same time. There wasn't any sign of smoke, burning debris, or exhaust. The object didn't emit a sound and was completely silent.

Posted 2015-09-25