Bright white ball in Arizona

Summary

A civilian observer reported in 1958 having seen a bright white ball surrounded by flames falling from the sky near Nogales, Arizona. The account describes an object traveling south to north, like a meteor, and landing about 10 miles from the road. Despite the detailed description, authorities concluded it was likely a meteor. The report lacks photos or additional data to confirm the object's nature.

The observer's exact location was not specified, complicating verification of the event. However, the testimony was shared with several military units for analysis. Although no definitive conclusion was reached, the official report suggests there is no reason to rule out an astronomical explanation.