Mysterious fire trails in the sky over Del Mar

Summary

In November 1961, a witness in Del Mar, California, reported observing a fire trail descending from the sky. The phenomenon was described as a bright light moving downward, lasting approximately three seconds. The report, part of Project 10073, details the characteristics of the observation, including the exact location and time of the event. The witness, a civilian, could not identify the object or its origin, though he suggested it could be a satellite reentering the atmosphere or an astronomical phenomenon. The Air Force concluded the trail could be attributed to a meteorite, though other possibilities were not ruled out. The report also notes there were no sounds or other indicators to help identify the object, adding to the mystery of the case.