NUFORC Sighting 22947

Occurred: 2002-05-14 22:30 Local
Reported: 2002-05-21 11:12 Pacific
Duration: 30 seconds
No of observers: 1

Location: Seattle, WA, USA

Shape: Light
Characteristics: Lights on object

Anomalous bright light.

Facing west after sunset. Bright white light moving behind tall evergreen tree. At first it appeared to be approaching airliner landing at Seatac airport. I looked away for 2-4 seconds while moving to get a better view, and the object was gone. Had it been an aircraft it would have continued to be visible. As I looked in the direction of the tree I heard the rasping sound of an animal such as a bird. I have watched night skies for over 40 years, am a former pilot and have an excellent knowledge of all types of man made aircraft. There was no sound. This event left me puzzled.

NUFORC Note:

Witness elects to remain totally anonymous. PD

Posted 2002-06-12