A bright green fireball over New Mexico in 1962

Summary

In January 1962, a witness in Las Cruces, New Mexico, saw a bright green object emitting sparks traveling west to east along an almost horizontal path. Although it initially caused some alarm, investigators concluded it was likely a meteor. The description matched that of a classic "fireball," a common but impressive astronomical event. There was no evidence suggesting it was an unidentified object, and the official report classified it as probably natural. Nonetheless, the case remains a reminder of how celestial phenomena can spark curiosity and mystery.

===EN=== A bright green fireball over New Mexico in 1962

In January 1962, a witness in Las Cruces, New Mexico, saw a bright green object emitting sparks traveling west to east along an almost horizontal path. Although it initially caused some alarm, investigators concluded it was likely a meteor. The description matched that of a classic "fireball," a common but impressive astronomical event. There was no evidence suggesting it was an unidentified object, and the official report classified it as probably natural. Nonetheless, the case remains a reminder of how celestial phenomena can spark curiosity and mystery.