UFO seen as fireball in Kentucky 1958

Summary

In February 1958, a witness in Lexington, Kentucky, reported a luminous phenomenon resembling a fireball with a tail. The object was described as bright, blue-green in color, about the size of a softball, and with a tail larger than a typical shooting star. The sighting lasted 2 to 3 seconds and was observed from a car. The detailed description, including the intense brightness and descending trajectory, led investigators to consider the possibility of a meteor or fireball.

The report classifies the event as an astronomical phenomenon, specifically a fireball, and rules out other explanations such as balloons or aircraft. Although no photos were taken, the testimony of a military personnel and a civilian, along with meteorological and wind data, support the conclusion. The case was analyzed by multiple air intelligence offices, but no alternative convincing explanation was found. The document is part of the records of Project 10073, an initiative from that time to investigate UFO sightings.