triangular reddish reflective object flying South
My neighbor had told me of a photo you showed on TV today that was taken 9/18 near Charlotte.
I could not find information on this website about this , and was hoping to confirm what I had observed the two previous evenings.
Outiside At approximately 8:40pm on Sunday 9/16 after sunset I was observing the evening sky saw two small (blueish)dimly lit round objects travelling from North to South over the Kannapolis area. They appeared larger than a star or satellite, but (reflective ?)brightness of about half of the surrounding average stars. They appeared to be very high elevation, and faster than any manned aircraft I have ever observed. Speed estimate would be slower than a meteor, and much faster than a satellite when viewed from Earth and moving about 5 degrees apart at exact speed and direction, one following the other. They crossed the sky about 25 degrees above the North horizon to about 25-30 degrees from reaching the Southern Horizon and duration of abount 15-20 seconds.
Curiously enough, I was again outside at aproximately 8:40 pm on Monday 9/17. I did not see the same objects, instead only a single. Appearing larger, (about 3/4 thumbnail at arm length) and a triangular in exact symmetry. Coloration was dim, but reddish hue possibly from reflection ,against the early twilight blue. This object appeared to follow the exact previous North to South path , but may have been considerably larger or lower in Altitude. The triangular object speed was nearly 2-3 times faster than the previous, with the duration of about 7-10 seconds to cross the sky.
Neither obsevations included atmoshereic disturbances, contrails, or sound activity. Elevation, I believe was low orbit, maybe several miles above commercial aircraft.
I tried but did not observe anything other than normal aircraft/satellite activity on 9/18 from 8:35 pm until 9:00 pm. Probably the object you saw was a few minutes earlier than what I was prepared for.
I would really be interested in seeing an image on the website, or maybe a link to it if possible. Tonight will be cloudy, so observing will be limited for this area.... Just wanted ask, if you know, since this is a repeating occurance, can it be referenced with airport radar? ** amateur astonomer- cleaning telescope this is e-mail copy i sent to local weather correspondent, after hearing that he broadcast a photo on Monday's daytime weather report. No reply, no link listed on the TV website
My neighbor had told me of a photo you showed on TV today that was taken 9/18 near Charlotte.
I could not find information on this website about this , and was hoping to confirm what I had observed the two previous evenings.
Outiside At approximately 8:40pm on Sunday 9/16 after sunset I was observing the evening sky saw two small (blueish)dimly lit round objects travelling from North to South over the Kannapolis area. They appeared larger than a star or satellite, but (reflective ?)brightness of about half of the surrounding average stars. They appeared to be very high elevation, and faster than any manned aircraft I have ever observed. Speed estimate would be slower than a meteor, and much faster than a satellite when viewed from Earth and moving about 5 degrees apart at exact speed and direction, one following the other. They crossed the sky about 25 degrees above the North horizon to about 25-30 degrees from reaching the Southern Horizon and duration of abount 15-20 seconds.
Curiously enough, I was again outside at aproximately 8:40 pm on Monday 9/17. I did not see the same objects, instead only a single. Appearing larger, (about 3/4 thumbnail at arm length) and a triangular in exact symmetry. Coloration was dim, but reddish hue possibly from reflection ,against the early twilight blue. This object appeared to follow the exact previous North to South path , but may have been considerably larger or lower in Altitude. The triangular object speed was nearly 2-3 times faster than the previous, with the duration of about 7-10 seconds to cross the sky.
Neither obsevations included atmoshereic disturbances, contrails, or sound activity. Elevation, I believe was low orbit, maybe several miles above commercial aircraft.
I tried but did not observe anything other than normal aircraft/satellite activity on 9/18 from 8:35 pm until 9:00 pm. Probably the object you saw was a few minutes earlier than what I was prepared for.
I would really be interested in seeing an image on the website, or maybe a link to it if possible. Tonight will be cloudy, so observing will be limited for this area.... Just wanted ask, if you know, since this is a repeating occurance, can it be referenced with airport radar? ** amateur astonomer- cleaning telescope this is e-mail copy i sent to local weather correspondent, after hearing that he broadcast a photo on Monday's daytime weather report. No reply, no link listed on the TV website
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Kannapolis
USA
7-10 seconds
7-10 seconds
35.49
-80.61
triangle
NC
Occurred : 9/18/2007 20:40 (Entered as : 9/18/2007 20:40) Reported: 10/15/2007 5:11:37 PM 17:11 Posted: 11/28/2007 Location: Kannapolis, NC Shape: Triangle Duration: 7-10 seconds
triangular reddish reflective object flying South