1:45AM - First noticed bright small light while star-gazing at Westcliff by the Boardwalk. Discussed that it looked out of the ordinary but didn't give it much thought.
2:45AM - After driving further south towards Aptos decided to park and check out the view from nearby State Park. We again noticed the bright small light but this time there was a plane that was clearly visible with flashing red and blue lights on opposite wings that appeared to be circling the general area of the object for about 20-30mins.
At first it appeared to be random but then it continued to circle the object in various patterns and about four different angles (above/under, near/away, and behind) then departed. The small bright light continued to remain.
3:20AM - Decided to get a closer look after being surprised by what we were seeing and drove up to a better viewing spot at the entrance to State Park. That is when we noticed a boat that also had red and blue lights was in the area and moving towards the object. At which point the "light" proceeded to take off towards the horizon and seemed to dim until it suddenly disappeared. After that the boat turned a spot light on and seemed to be patrolling the area until it fixed its spotlight directly on us and held. Not sure of the exact time but we decided it was time for us to leave.
((NUFORC Note: Possible sighting of twinling star?? PD))
2:45AM - After driving further south towards Aptos decided to park and check out the view from nearby State Park. We again noticed the bright small light but this time there was a plane that was clearly visible with flashing red and blue lights on opposite wings that appeared to be circling the general area of the object for about 20-30mins.
At first it appeared to be random but then it continued to circle the object in various patterns and about four different angles (above/under, near/away, and behind) then departed. The small bright light continued to remain.
3:20AM - Decided to get a closer look after being surprised by what we were seeing and drove up to a better viewing spot at the entrance to State Park. That is when we noticed a boat that also had red and blue lights was in the area and moving towards the object. At which point the "light" proceeded to take off towards the horizon and seemed to dim until it suddenly disappeared. After that the boat turned a spot light on and seemed to be patrolling the area until it fixed its spotlight directly on us and held. Not sure of the exact time but we decided it was time for us to leave.
((NUFORC Note: Possible sighting of twinling star?? PD))
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Santa Cruz
USA
1hour 30mins
1hour 30mins
37.00
-122.05
light
CA
Occurred : 9/17/2009 01:45 (Entered as : 09/17/09 01:45) Reported: 9/17/2009 5:03:17 AM 05:03 Posted: 12/12/2009 Location: Santa Cruz/Aptos, CA Shape: Light Duration: 1hour 30mins Characteristics: There were aircraft in the vicinity or aircraft chasing the object
First noticed bright small light while star-gazing at Westcliff. ((NUFORC Note: Possible sighting of twinling star?? PD))