NUFORC Sighting 33574

Occurred: 2003-08-13 01:00 Local
Reported: 2003-12-02 20:49 Pacific
Duration: 10 seconds
No of observers: 1

Location: Sacramento, CA, USA

Shape: Oval
Characteristics: Lights on object

transluscent green oval travelling in a straight line heading due north at approximately 10 to15 degrees per second.

One object seen approximately 25-30 degrees above the horizon, taveling apparently due north. Object was first seen when approximately due west and gradually faded from view until it had faded out of site at approximately northwest. The motion of the object was completely smooth, with no visible variation or change in direction - and that was the most remarkable detail about the sighting - it appeared to travel in a completely straight line. It The apparent size of the oject was thumbnail at arms length sized, and its apparent magnitude was about positive 3. It glowed a tranluscent green, brighter around the edges, and slightly dimmer towards the center.

Posted 2003-12-09