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Occurred : 9/8/2009 20:19 (Entered as : 09/08/09 20:19)
Reported: 9/8/2009 8:22:13 PM 20:22
Posted: 12/12/2009
Location: McKinney, TX
Shape: Light
Duration:6:00
Tandem lights over DFW

Number: 2 individual lights
Size / Brightness: Leading light appeared consistent in size to that of medium altitude aircraft, trailing light appeared consistent in size to approximately 2 times the size of an approaching low altitude commercial airliners forward lights.

Shape: Single point light - no discernible shape Illumination: Steady Self-illumination, light did not appear to blink or flicker

Color: White Other visual: Single point lights with no tail, streaking, blur, haze, halo or other abjuration

Sound: None

Configuration: Tandem in-line configuration aligning with trajectory approximately 2-4 inches apart in the visual field

Speed: slow even velocity appearing approximately 2/3 that of commercial airliner on landing approach with total travel time estimated at approximately 6 minutes from horizon to horizon.

Direction: Movement was from South - South Western to North West Movement: Straight trajectory, objects did not appear to be falling displaying even steady flight characteristics throughout observation.