Occurred: 2003-05-28 23:00 Local
Reported: 2003-06-02 22:43 Pacific
Duration: 10 seconds
No of observers: 1

Location: Boise, ID, USA

Shape: Triangle
Characteristics: Aura or haze around object

A rapidly moving "shimmering shadow" with orange leading edges

I observed a rapidly moving craft, with a triangular leading edge (in the direction of motion). The trailing edges were more difficult to see, because while the leading edge glowed a dim orange color, the trailing body "shimmered" as if shedding a large quantity of heat, sort of like a mirage. A good description of the overall effect is "shimmering shadow" that moved across the sky. It traveled in a straight line, with it's leading edge spanning about 1 degree of arc (as estimated by comparison with a thumb's width at arm's length, and traveled about 75 to 90 degrees of arc in about 8 to 10 seconds. I have observed many satellites and meteors in this same location and this looked nothing like anything I have ever seen before. It was not just a point of light - it had physical extent and no navigation lights. I noticed no sound associated with the craft.



Posted 2003-06-03

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