NUFORC Sighting 134121

Occurred: 2017-05-14 23:00 Local
Reported: 2017-05-15 04:43 Pacific
Duration: 1 minute
No of observers: 1

Location: Des Moines, IA, USA

Shape: Circle
Characteristics: Aura or haze around object

orange/amber fuzzy sphere moving across sky in Central Iowa, S.E. to N.W.

While in the backyard of my home, I glanced up at the sky, S.E. direction, and noticed a glowing orange/amber circle of light slowly moving to the N.W., moving slowly but discernibly. It almost looked like an amber street light from a distance, was fuzzy, and had jagged lines coming from the center of the object.

It started about 45 degree angle from horizon, moved up and over my head but very far in the distance. When it was in the western sky, I lost track of it due to the trees obscuring the view. I was in total shock as I had never seen something like that before. It made no noise and did not change color, shape, or speed.

Posted 2017-05-15