NUFORC Sighting 10698

Occurred: 1999-11-16 18:20 Local
Reported: 1999-11-16 00:00 Pacific
Duration: 30 sec (approx)
No of observers: 0

Location: Gallatin, TN, USA

Shape: Fireball
Characteristics: Left a trail

Green fireball - west to east flight - low on northern horizon - appeared to be color of burning copper - unable to gauge speed (no distance reference)- no apparent sound - had long tail of flame

Initial witness- Female (57) retired clerical worker was driving car. Second wi tness Male (also 57 ) riding in front passenger seat. Male is retired technical worker. Both wear glasses however male's sight is more impaired than females. Returning home from local restaurent. Traveling w to e on residential street. Unable to "pursue" sighting due to trees and trafic

Posted 1999-11-17