NUFORC Sighting 68767

Occurred: 2009-02-18 05:56 Local
Reported: 2009-02-18 06:10 Pacific
Duration: 2 minutes
No of observers: 1

Location: El Segundo, CA, USA

Shape: Orb

Floating Orb over LAX

I got up early this morning to search for the comet Lulin in the direction of Virgo and Leo. As I pointed my binoculars directly to the ocean, West, I saw what appeared to be a white light moving steadily north. As it got closer, it got my attention, because it had no strobelight. It flew over the Los Angeles Airport and I was able to keep an eye on it for approximately 2 minutes till it faded north into sky.

I have seen planes in the area and have become accustomed to see them. This was not a plane. It was either a satellite, but it appeared too low and too close to be one or something unusual.

NUFORC Note:

Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD

Posted 2009-03-19