NUFORC Sighting 20859

Occurred: 2001-12-20 08:36 Local
Reported: 2001-12-20 05:52 Pacific
Duration: 2 minutes
No of observers: 1

Location: Toledo, OH, USA

Shape: Cylinder
Characteristics: Aircraft nearby

cylider shaped object over Toledo OH

Observed object traveling on almost a due west to east course, almost directly overhead. Object appeared to be at height of 30-40,000 feet at a speed comparable to an airliner. Object traveled on straight course, no vapor trail. Object sixe about 1/3 of airliner, bright white, no wings, tail or other details appeared. When almost directly overhead, a commercial airline passed on a east to west course about 3-5 miles to south, appeared to be a simlar altitude.

Was definitely not meteor or satelite sighting, brightness did not fade in or out. As amateur astronomer, I ahve seen all these.

Sky was clear, no clouds, bright

Posted 2002-01-11