UFO sighted in Sayville, New York, classified as a meteor

Summary

A 17-year-old student, sitting in his car, observed a bright silver object descending from 45 degrees elevation. The object, moving at high speed, dropped about 30 degrees to the left before making a sharp turn to the right and disappearing behind trees. The sighting lasted between 10 and 15 seconds, with no photos or physical evidence.

Investigators concluded the event was astronomical, consistent with a meteor. The trajectory and brightness matched typical meteor behavior. The object's turn near the trees was considered an optical illusion. Although brief, the witness's account was deemed reasonably reliable, though recent UFO reports might have influenced his perception.