We were camping near Mt. Massive near Leadville, CO.
A bright orange/amber orb appeared from the southwest, traveling towards the northeast. Was traveling faster than an airplane (we saw several planes passing overhead), but not as fast as a meteor.
A distinct vapor trail was visible behind the craft, as reflected by the moonlight. I would estimate the altitude to be between 15,000 to 18,000 ft above sea level.
As an airline pilot, it was something unique that I was unable to explain. The orb disappeared behind Mt. Massive.
((NUFORC Note: Suspected to have been a re-entry of a portion of the Russian Cosmos 2495. Our gratitude to Mr. Ted Molczan for his proper identification of the object. PD))
A bright orange/amber orb appeared from the southwest, traveling towards the northeast. Was traveling faster than an airplane (we saw several planes passing overhead), but not as fast as a meteor.
A distinct vapor trail was visible behind the craft, as reflected by the moonlight. I would estimate the altitude to be between 15,000 to 18,000 ft above sea level.
As an airline pilot, it was something unique that I was unable to explain. The orb disappeared behind Mt. Massive.
((NUFORC Note: Suspected to have been a re-entry of a portion of the Russian Cosmos 2495. Our gratitude to Mr. Ted Molczan for his proper identification of the object. PD))
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Leadville
USA
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10 seconds
39.25
-106.30
circle
CO
Occurred : 9/2/2014 21:30 (Entered as : 09/02/2014 21:30) Reported: 9/9/2014 1:06:23 PM 13:06 Posted: 9/10/2014 Location: Leadville, CO Shape: Circle Duration: 10 seconds Characteristics: There were lights on the object, The object left a trail
We were camping near Mt. Massive near Leadville, CO. Bright orange/amber orb appeared from the southwest, traveling towards the north.