NUFORC Sighting 180423

Occurred: 2024-02-14 19:25 Local
Reported: 2024-02-14 18:00 Pacific
Duration: 1 minute
No of observers: 2

Location: Guilford, CT, USA

Shape: Circle
Color: white (halo)
Estimated Size: large airplane
Viewed From: Land
Direction from Viewer: NE
Angle of Elevation: 55
Closest Distance: 5000 to 10000 ft
Estimated Speed: unknown
Explanation: Rocket - Certain
Characteristics: Lights on object, Aura or haze around object

Object seen at private residence

The sky was very clear (cold night)- no haze, fog or clouds. Object had a light scatter halo that was unusual and did not match to atmospheric conditions. Moved slow and steady followed by rapid direction change and full disappearance (not behind horizon)

Posted 2024-02-15