NUFORC Sighting 179617

Occurred: 2023-12-05 17:55 Local
Reported: 2023-12-06 20:01 Pacific
Duration: Less than five minutes
No of observers: 1

Location: Payson, AZ, USA
Location details: Near RX wildfire in Payson, AZ, before mile marker 273

Shape: Triangle
Color: Silver (obscured by
Viewed From: Land
Direction from Viewer: North or northwest
Angle of Elevation: 75
Estimated Speed: N/A
Characteristics: Lights on object, Aura or haze around object, Emitted beams

I saw a triangular shaped craft while driving through Payson, AZ.

I was driving on AZ-260 near the RX wildfire, heading towards Holbrook. I looked to my left and saw a triangular shaped craft hovering in the smoke with lights visible (before the 260 Trailhead turn off). There was no noise such as propellers, jet engines, or helicopter blades. The craft didn't move but remained stationary. I later drove back in an attempt to get a picture but by then it was gone.

I later heard a propeller driven plane at 6:10 PM but am not sure if this is related to my sighting.

Posted 2023-12-09