NUFORC Sighting 116291

Occurred: 2014-12-26 17:00 Local
Reported: 2014-12-26 18:24 Pacific
Duration: 20 minutes
No of observers: 1

Location: Hempstead, NY, USA

Shape: Cylinder
Characteristics: Aura or haze around object, Left a trail, Aircraft nearby

Cylindrical object seen over Long Island, N.Y..

Hi. my name is ((name deleted)). I was on my way to cash my check at the regular check cashing spot I usually go to. On my way there I stop at the crossing light and saw to my left across the street what I thought at first was a jet taking off, as I'm near several airports and a few military bases.

I kept an eye on this object that resembled a jet or missile going into the sky at a 90° angle. As it kept going up, it disappeared and then after 5 seconds or so it reappeared, but the funny thing is that it slowed down to a total stop and was now much bigger. It resembled a pill or a cylinder shape. It stayed there for about 6 to 8 minutes. At this time I was getting ready to cross the street and looked away for one second and when I looked back up it was gone. Except I saw the tail of smoke it left.

Now two minutes later a helicopter appeared going in the direction in which the object was just at. I watched this helicopter circle around for at least five or ten minutes and then it left. I couldn't believe this was happening. I wish my camera/video recorder was working but it wasn't.

The other funny thing is that I seem to be the only person interested in looking at this object. This hasn't been the first time I've seen something strange and it won't be the last. T

Thank you for listening.

C.T.C.am!

Posted 2015-01-07