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Green Fireballs Over New Mexico: Meteorology, Military Tests, and a Cold‑War Mystery
Episode 244
Published 1 week ago
Description
The episode examines the late 1940s green fireball sightings over New Mexico—exploring radar logs, low‑quality photographs, atmospheric science, and hints of secret military experiments like Project Narcissus. It balances meteorological explanations with theories of clandestine tests, addressing why debris was absent and why these events continue to perplex investigators. The discussion underscores how limited evidence, wartime secrecy, and psychological factors converge in the unresolved story of New Mexico’s eerie green lights.
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