NUFORC Sighting 74589

Occurred: 2009-08-13 22:00 Local
Reported: 2010-03-07 15:04 Pacific
Duration: na
No of observers: 0

Location: Ada, MI, USA

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This is a likely explanation for the 3 entries on 8/15/2009 in (East) Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Our neighbors, on the exact time and date listed in this report, lit a Chinese Lantern. Our coordinates (as mapped on Google Earth) would have been 42"57'55.56N by 85"33'25.36"W. Based on the accounts listed in the reports, it appears they may have spotted it, as all descriptions seem to fit the appearance of the lantern.

They spotted it East of their location, which would match our coordinates.

The lantern typically lasts the time frames described - The "orange glow" and "appeared on fire" would match the Chinese Lantern.

Hopefully this provides an explanation. We often light these lanterns, so let them know to keep an eye out in the future.

Thank you-

Posted 2010-04-13