NUFORC Sighting 138751

Occurred: 2018-01-29 18:15 Local
Reported: 2018-01-29 16:59 Pacific
Duration: :30
No of observers: 1

Location: Newton, IA, USA

Shape: Oval


Bright object floating eastward near sunset over central Iowa

Observed a very bright object floating at (estimated) 45 degrees above southern horizon at approximately sunset from a rural location. Initially seen a little east of south, drifted slowly eastward for about 30 minutes. As the sun set it became dimmer and more orange/pink. No detail visible thru 7-21x binoculars, photos are simple bright spot. Faded out as sun set, binocular detail suggested a flattened/distorted donut shape--thicker on the sunlit trailing end. Clear sky, approximately 20F. Unknown how long it was visible before being noticed.

Observer is a retired ME.

Posted 2018-02-16

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