NUFORC Sighting 83945

Occurred: 2011-09-15 19:45 Local
Reported: 2011-09-15 20:42 Pacific
Duration: 15-30 Seconds
No of observers: 2

Location: Chandler, AZ, USA

Shape: Light
Characteristics: Lights on object

Bright Red Light in Sky in Southeast Phoenix Area

I live in the Northwest Chandler area, near Phoenix, and while leaving my apartment heading to our local store I noticed a bright red light in the eastern sky. I asked my girlfriend, "What is that?" We both stared at the red light for about 15-20 seconds trying to make sense of what we are seeing. I glanced back at my girlfriend to question the sighting as possibly a helicopter when it moved slowly east for 2-4 seconds. It slightly flickered as if it was pulsing and disappeared into the night sky.

The light source was bright red and unnaturally large to be a star or planet. Since living in the city, the light pollution tends to overpower most stars/planets, this one seemed to dominate the night sky. I would approximate its distance at 500-700 feet in the air. No audible sound was heard.

Posted 2011-10-10

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