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Occurred : 1/5/1999 05:36 (Entered as : 01/05/99 05:36)
Reported: 1/7/1999 08:48
Posted: 2/11/2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Shape: Teardrop
Duration:3 seconds
The object was approximatly equal in size to 1/4 full moon. It was travelling from NW to SE approximately 500 feet over Lake Union. The Space needle was visible above and behind the object. I was driving south on Interstate 5 near the center of the Ship Canal bridge. I was travelling at 60 mph and the object was travelling at approximately 75 mph. Its trajectory was at a slightly downward angle and I got the immpression it would soon strike the roadway some distance ahead. It disapeared instantaneously. The object was forest green in color and teardrop with a long tail. it was lighter in the center. The answer to all the following questions is "no".