UFO Sighting Over Long Island in 1988

Summary

A 30-foot-long object with a bright orange color and a fiery tail was observed over Long Island, New York, in 1988. Seen for three minutes, the object was moving south at a high altitude. Although multiple witnesses confirmed the sighting, no photos were taken and the provided information was limited. The possibility of a navy jet with afterburner was considered, but the lack of precise data such as elevation or azimuth made a conclusive evaluation difficult. The report concluded that there was insufficient data to determine the nature of the object.