NUFORC Sighting 3079

Occurred: 1995-12-19 15:20 Local
Reported: 1998-02-01 00:00 Pacific
Duration: 10 mins
No of observers: 0

Location: Joliet, IL, USA

Shape: Oval

Summary : 2 objects seen in clear sky hovering. seen while driving E on US 30. Object 1 appeared to 'float' around object 2. Glint from top of one attracted attention.

2 objects appeared to be floating or hovering in the eastern sky. Approximate angular size was .1 degree. objects had a dull aluminum color on top. Bottom was solid black. Top was a little more deformed than a perfect circle, bottom also. one object was glinting the sun off the top of it, the other was hovering below it by approx 1 degree. Objects were observed for a period of travel of about 8 miles down US 30. Upon turning the went behind a large oak tree and then were unable to be located. Observer is well versed in astronomy and weather. And is familiar with weather ballons, many are launched from a near-by University. NOT a weather baloon

Posted 1998-03-07