NUFORC Sighting 48301

Occurred: 2005-12-13 20:15 Local
Reported: 2005-12-14 07:16 Pacific
Duration: 3-5 sec.
No of observers: 1

Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD, USA

Shape: Fireball
Characteristics: Left a trail

Green Fireball over Western Shore of Maryland

A bright green fireball came from the south at a low altitude and arced across the sky from a southerly direction to a northerly direction.

The object appeared in the uppermost part of our car windshield (we were at the top of a hill heading east within a half mile of and toward Chesapeake Bay. By leaning forward, I was able to follow its path until it abruptly disappeared shortly after appearing on the driver's side window of the car.

The fireball was bright grass green with a trail of pale green fading to lighter green to white light. The sighting lasted about 5 seconds. The driver did not look up fast enough to see it. (the side windows are not tinted - this helped to confirm that the green color was not from the windshield)

NUFORC Note:

Possible meteor?? PD

Posted 2005-12-16