NUFORC Sighting 72166

Occurred: 2009-09-08 20:19 Local
Reported: 2009-09-08 20:22 Pacific
Duration: 6:00
No of observers: 2

Location: McKinney, TX, USA

Shape: Light

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.

Posted 2009-12-12