NUFORC Sighting 32090

Occurred: 2003-10-02 21:45 Local
Reported: 2003-10-06 21:26 Pacific
Duration: 3 seconds
No of observers: 2

Location: Marlette, MI, USA

Shape: Light
Characteristics: Changed Color, Aircraft nearby

strange light seen by 2 private pilots from light aircraft at night at appx 3500 feet agl to the NE over thumb of Michigan

light was seen from cockpit of 2 place aircraft by two of us-both of us are private pilots. we were flying at night at 3000 feet. weather was calm with excellent visibility. Time was appx 2 1/2 hours after sunset. We were flying NE. Light appeared slightly above us, directly ahead. Color went from burnt orange to brown and then disappeared. It lasted appx 3 or 4 seconds.

Posted 2003-10-07