NUFORC Sighting 93193
Occurred: 2012-09-22 18:00 LocalReported: 2012-09-30 09:25 Pacific
Duration: 2+ hours
No of observers: 2
Location: Bernalillo, NM, USA
Shape: Cone
Characteristics: Landed
Those New Mexicans from Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Santa Fe that reported a bright object near the moon really saw a helium balloon.
WASP Flight #635N launched from Ft. Sumner,NM drifted South of Albuquerque during the late afternoon of 09/22 and both balloon and payload were clearly visible when viewed through binoculars. Flight #635N terminated at 05:32.04Z on 09/23/12 just East of Zuni, NM. after reaching an altitude of 35,373 Ft.
Source: Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility (CSBF Website)
NUFORC Note:
We concur. And we thank the party for submitting the confirming report. PD
Posted 2012-10-30
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