NUFORC Sighting 08861

Occurred: 1999-08-03 02:45 Local - Approximate
Reported: 1999-08-28 00:00 Pacific
Duration: 1 min 45secs
No of observers: 1

Location: Bishop Auckland, Durham (UK/England), , United Kingdom

Shape: Light
Characteristics: Lights on object, Left a trail

very bright light, appeared to be an extremely bright star until it moved.

On opening the back door to let my dog out, I immediately noticed what I thought was an airplane light pointing directly towards the house. When it did not move or get any closer. I then thought it must be star, despite it's size and brightness. It remained static for about a minute and a half and then moved side ways, smoothly and steadily for approx. 15 secs leaving a slight trail, gradually becoming dimmer before apparently disappearing. It was a very clear night, no cloud to speak of. There was no sound. I am a social worker and work with adolescent sex offenders. I have a number of qualifications including a Masters degree from Durham University. I am a married woman aged 41. I have had one other possible sighting many years ago, and have maintained an interest since.

Posted 1999-08-30