NUFORC UFO Sighting 44224

Occurred: 2005-06-01 17:35 Local
Reported: 2005-06-01 16:32 Pacific
Duration: 5 minutes
No of observers: 1

Location: New York City (Astoria; Queens), NY, USA

Shape: Rectangle

Rectangular-Shaped greyish-black object flying low over Astoria, Queens and Manhattan's West Side

At 5:35pm June 1st, 2005, I witnessed a rectangular-shaped greyish black object making a lazy circle over Astoria, Queens at about 1000 feet.

The object was thin when viewed head-on. I cannot estimate the size accurately, but given the range at least 500 feet, but less than 1000 feet long, and 100-200 feet wide.

The object flew over Astoria Queens at Astoria Boulevard, then made a wide circle and flew over the East River to the island of Manhattan, turning to fly south down its spine on Manhattan's west side.

The duration of the sighting was 5 minutes.

The first thought I had was, it was a banner being towed. However, at no time did I see an airplane towing it, and there was no writing or advertisement on the greyish black object.

Posted 2005-06-20