NUFORC Sighting 18602

Occurred: 2001-07-23 18:17 Local
Reported: 2001-07-24 00:00 Pacific
Duration: unknown
No of observers: 0

Location: Washington, D.C., DC, USA

Shape: Fireball
Characteristics: Left a trail

Ball of fire on the East Coast.

There was reported by several local news stations sightings of a ball of fire headed from south to north. Some reports say there was a loud boom associated with the sighting. I did not see this but am reporting what was on the news.

NUFORC Note:

We believe the event occurred between 1815 and 1820 hrs.. We have changed the time here. PD

Posted 2001-08-05