Three Silver Unknown Objects Observed Over Western Seattle Sky
While observing kites at a local park, my eyes caught a silver reflection westward and at very high altitude. The object appeared almost stationary, though it would move briefly in small, circular patterns before again hovering in place. It also seemed as if the object was surrounded by a reflective glare.
The sky was perfectly clear, aside from a scattered number of cirrus clouds to the far south-west. I quickly pointed out the object to my partner who was also able to observe the object and its behavior.
After several minutes, I then noticed a second object of the same description, and then a third shortly after. Neither of these appeared to have the same brightness or reflection as the first.
At this point, a commercial aircraft cut through the field of vision, though it was at a significantly lower elevation.
The three objects remained stationery and when viewed together formed a large triangle shape. The second object then moved southward, passing the first by a short distance, and then again became stationary. All three objects remained in this position for several minutes.
I removed my sunglasses to determine whether or not what I was seeing could have possibly been a reflection in the lenses. I was still able to observe the objects with the naked eye. My partner was able to track two of the objects but lost sight of the third. I lowered my eyes briefly in order to regain focus and reduce eye strain.
The first and second objects where no longer visible and could not be found in the surrounding sky field. The third object, however, remained it its previous position.
I observed for another few moments before again lowering my eyes. I was unable to then relocate the third object.
Total observation is estimated at 15 minutes.
Both observers are successful health care providers. One is also an educator.
While observing kites at a local park, my eyes caught a silver reflection westward and at very high altitude. The object appeared almost stationary, though it would move briefly in small, circular patterns before again hovering in place. It also seemed as if the object was surrounded by a reflective glare.
The sky was perfectly clear, aside from a scattered number of cirrus clouds to the far south-west. I quickly pointed out the object to my partner who was also able to observe the object and its behavior.
After several minutes, I then noticed a second object of the same description, and then a third shortly after. Neither of these appeared to have the same brightness or reflection as the first.
At this point, a commercial aircraft cut through the field of vision, though it was at a significantly lower elevation.
The three objects remained stationery and when viewed together formed a large triangle shape. The second object then moved southward, passing the first by a short distance, and then again became stationary. All three objects remained in this position for several minutes.
I removed my sunglasses to determine whether or not what I was seeing could have possibly been a reflection in the lenses. I was still able to observe the objects with the naked eye. My partner was able to track two of the objects but lost sight of the third. I lowered my eyes briefly in order to regain focus and reduce eye strain.
The first and second objects where no longer visible and could not be found in the surrounding sky field. The third object, however, remained it its previous position.
I observed for another few moments before again lowering my eyes. I was unable to then relocate the third object.
Total observation is estimated at 15 minutes.
Both observers are successful health care providers. One is also an educator.
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Seattle
USA
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
47.61
-122.33
unknown
WA
Occurred : 7/23/2011 17:00 (Entered as : 7/23/2011 17:00) Reported: 7/23/2011 10:19:05 PM 22:19 Posted: 8/7/2011 Location: Seattle, WA Shape: Unknown Duration: 15 Minutes Characteristics: There was an aura or haze around the object, There were aircraft in the vicinity or aircraft chasing the object
Three Silver Unknown Objects Observed Over Western Seattle Sky