Green Fireball Wave over New Mexico

Record summary

Bright green fireballs were repeatedly reported over New Mexico, including by personnel associated with Los Alamos and nearby military installations. The sightings attracted official attention because of the region’s nuclear research facilities and apparent differences from ordinary meteors. The U.S. Air Force and scientific personnel considered meteors, optical effects and classified technology; Project Twinkle was later associated with efforts to document the phenomenon. The reports form a wave rather than one encounter, and many individual dates and witness details need primary-source checking.