Meteor or UFO over Long Island 1957

Summary

A witness in Long Island, New York, spotted a bright object shaped like a rocket moving like a shooting star. The report classified it as a meteor, but the observer had seen the same object two days earlier, raising questions. The area was near heavily trafficked airline routes, suggesting it could have been a commercial plane. However, the detailed description of the object and its consistent trajectory caught the attention of investigators.

The official report labeled it an astronomical phenomenon, but other possibilities weren't ruled out. The witness, an amateur astronomer, described the object with precision, adding credibility to his account. Although no photos were taken and no optical aids were used, the detailed description and the repeated sighting two days later generated interest in military archives.