Vertical falling fireball in Albany, Georgia

Summary

In January 1956, a military officer in Albany, Georgia, observed an unusual aerial phenomenon: a green fireball falling straight down from an altitude of between 7,000 and 8,000 feet. The object was moving at a very high speed, which caught the attention of the witness, who recorded the incident in detail. Although no photos were taken, the report classifies the event as "possibly astronomical," suggesting it could have been a meteor. The duration of the sighting was not specified, but the witness provided a clear description of the phenomenon.

The report includes meteorological data from the area, with winds varying in direction and speed depending on altitude. Despite the lack of photographic evidence, the firsthand testimony and environmental data were recorded under Project 10073, a contemporary initiative to study unidentified aerial sightings. The case was filed with the conclusion that it could have been a natural phenomenon, but the mystery of the green fireball remains a topic of interest for UFO researchers.