NUFORC Sighting 73774

Occurred: 2009-08-02 02:35 Local
Reported: 2009-12-23 01:37 Pacific
Duration: 45 seconds
No of observers: 1

Location: Leroy, NY, USA

Shape: Formation
Characteristics: Lights on object

3 starlike objects in triangular formation change direction of vector across the sky.

During the night of August 1st from 1:30 am until 2:30 am I was standing in the driveway of my sisters house. I observed approximately 15 shooting stars during that time. when the rate of observations slowed to nearly none I when into the house for the night.

The next night I wanted to see if there would be more shooting stars. I went outside at 2:00 am and stood in the same driveway and was watching the sky for shooting stars. Although there weren't nearly as many shooting stars on this night , there were a few to see. every shooting star would zip by in an instant, if I wasnt looking in the right direction at the right time I would not have seen them. In the country you can see the entire sky is filled with stars when there are no clouds in the area and there weren't any those two nights. I was looking in the eastern direction when almost directly above me I noticed three "starlike" objects (lights) in a triangular formation, two objects following behind o! ne lead object moving across the sky. At the first instant it was hard to notice their movement but it was soon evident. They were moving slowly, unlike any shooting star. after approx. 15 seconds I watched then change their vector. originally they were moving toward the north then they turned toward the northeast. I watched them until they went past the horizon. the total time I was able to see them was 45 seconds. I took note of the time and date and will never forget it. Satellites dont travel in 3's nor do they change direction. I have no Idea what they could have been.

Posted 2010-02-14

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