NUFORC Sighting 39743

Occurred: 2004-10-07 18:45 Local
Reported: 2004-10-12 13:07 Pacific
Duration: 5 mins
No of observers: 1

Location: Swanton, VT, USA

Shape: Unknown
Characteristics: Left a trail

Teardrop contrail seen in west southwest sky in Vermont

Headed north on Route 89 in Vermont between Swanton and Highgate I noticed an object in the western sky, slightly south of west, just above the treeline, not sure of the exact distance, but it appeared to be very far away / high up. Appeared to be an object entering the atmosphere, producing a teardrop shaped contrail that dissipated a short ways behind the object. Object appeared to be entering at approximately a 30-35 degree angle, unable to determine velocity. About 10 minutes later, the object disappeared behind the trees and I was unable to track it.

NUFORC Note:

We suspect the object was a contrail. PD

Posted 2004-10-27