NUFORC Sighting 171432

Occurred: 2022-08-27 21:01 Local
Reported: 2022-08-27 19:27 Pacific
Duration: 3 minutes
No of observers: 1

Location: Peoria, IL, USA

Shape: Cylinder


An object with a cylinder shape orange with two hanging legs reflecting an orange light.

A cylindrical object appeared in my north east facing window which attracted my attention because of its brightness and color and smooth motion. I went to look out the back door of my house and watch as it headed northwest briefly but it quickly faded and was lost to sight. It was unusual because of its shape and brightness and orange color, but also because it appeared to have two dangling legs that were bright and orange also. Not something I have seen before. It move quickly but not like a meteor more like the speed of the ISS when it flies over. It appeared bigger so I assume at a low altitude. It seemed to have some twinkling or movement to the light. It was traveling southeast to northwest. I have seen Chinese lanterns before. Could be a new and improved model but the whole thing seemed to be reflecting light? No center burning look. Just unusual and that is why I am reporting. No time to get a photo unfortunately. It would be nice to know if anyone else in the area saw it.

Posted 2022-09-09

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