Project 10073 Record Card — Metairie, Louisiana, 30 October 1957

This document consists of a Project 10073 Record Card and an associated teletype report regarding a sighting that occurred on October 30, 1957, in Metairie, Louisiana. A civilian witness reported observing a brilliant, bluish light leaving a long, luminous trail in the sky. The observation took place at approximately 2015Z. The object was described as moving horizontally at a low altitude relative to the horizon, with a bearing between 225 and 240 degrees, heading northeast. The witness noted that the object made no sound and was visible for a duration of five seconds. The report includes meteorological data for the area, noting clear weather conditions with visibility of seven miles. The official conclusion reached by the evaluating agency, ATIC, was that the object was an astronomical meteor. This determination was based on the speed, duration, and physical description provided by the witness, as well as the fact that the observation occurred during daylight hours. The teletype report confirms that there were no known meteorological phenomena or aircraft operations in the general area at the time of the sighting.