NUFORC Sighting 14317

Occurred: 2000-09-25 17:30 Local
Reported: 2000-09-28 00:00 Pacific
Duration: 10-12 minutes
No of observers: 3

Location: Glendale, CA, USA

Shape: Oval
Characteristics: Aircraft nearby

Formation of bright white objects observed over Los Angeles.

Loose formation of very white orbs, round or oval shape. 13 in number. Objects were clustered in groups on 2&3. Observed by myself, wife, and 14 year old son. They appeared to hover, in view for 10-12 minutes. Gradually all faded, one by one, until only one was left. It remained in view for appox. 2 minutes than it faded also.Objects were seen against a background of blue sky. Distance of objects from observers, difficult to determine----but large aircraft passed in front of objects. Aircraft was MD-80 type and appeared 3/4 inch long if held at arms length. I am a professional cameraman, employed by ((company deleted)), with experience as an aerial photographer.

NUFORC Note:

We believe the sighting occurred at 1730 hrs. We have changed the time here. PD

Posted 2000-12-02