NUFORC Sighting 133179

Occurred: 2017-03-18 20:35 Local
Reported: 2017-03-18 17:52 Pacific
Duration: 15
No of observers: 1

Location: Pompano Beach, FL, USA

Shape: Sphere
Characteristics: Aircraft nearby

Orange Reddish Sphere over North Ft. Lauderdale.

Was out to see the rocket launch since it was such a clear night. Instead I see a orange reddish sphere traveling south.

As soon as I saw it, I knew it wasn't an aircraft since an aircraft would have flashing anti-collision lights on the edges.

I rushed to call my family inside, but by the time we came outside the light was gone.

Other aircraft were flying around this time, too.

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NUFORC Note:

Launch of Delta IV out of Cape Canaveral at 20:18 hrs., 18MR17:

http://www.space.com/36117-wgs9-military-satellite-delta-iv-launch-photos.html

PD))

Posted 2017-03-23