NUFORC Sighting 49198

Occurred: 2006-02-19 06:00 Local
Reported: 2006-02-19 04:53 Pacific
Duration: 10-15 seconds
No of observers: 1

Location: Cambridge, IL, USA

Shape: Light

Single bright light, zigzag track with abrupt course changes. Fast moving, no sound.

Bright, steady light to the west(initially approximately 300 degrees magnetic), approximately 40 degrees above the horizon, first noticed as a moving light. No sound heard, rapid lateral movement through approximately 25 degrees of arc in a lateral zigzag pattern. No discernable pause when direction changed. From initial sighting point, first track(approx. 1 second) appeared southerly, then 170 degree course reversal back northerly on second track (approx. 1 second), then another 170 degree course reversal to third track (approx. 1 second). Light then disappeared abruptly. No fading or dwindling. "On" then "Off".

Posted 2006-03-11