NUFORC Sighting 47405

Occurred: 2005-11-02 19:10 Local
Reported: 2005-11-03 08:38 Pacific
Duration: 30-40
No of observers: 2

Location: Wyoming, MI, USA

Shape: Sphere
Characteristics: Lights on object, Aura or haze around object, Changed Color, Aircraft nearby

I observed what appeared to be an aircraft on final to GR-Ford w/ landing lights of a larger than usual aircraft.

Description: (1) circular/sphere (large ball) multiple colored lites flashing on one side intermittently. Appeared to be like a disco ball then turned and went away ....with the back side view looking like a small version of a hazy full moon (solid white flat circle w/ no lites).

Low in the southwest sky (225-240 degrees).......clear visibility........52degree temp.......lite wind.......duration 30-40 min.

Observed with high powered binoculars......(12-36x70 zoom: 156ft./1000yds.@12x52mm/1000m@12x).

My background is: 56/male/ former 50tn captains license,(boats), military aircraft pilot, (roto-wing), US-Power Squadron instructor.......and Special Forces/101st Abn veteran. I am trained in navigation, including celestial.

I have never seen anything...... that appeared to be unidentifiable such as this and am very familiar w/ satellites. This object was considerably larger than a satellite and much closer.

((ADDENDUM FROM WITNESS))

false alarm.......appears to be *Venus with a light show......dis-regard previous report from 11/2/05

((END ADDENDUM))




NUFORC Note:

Probable sighting of Mars. PD


Posted 2005-11-03

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