Bright object floating eastward near sunset over central Iowa
Observed a very bright object floating at (estimated) 45 degrees above southern horizon at approximately sunset from a rural location. Initially seen a little east of south, drifted slowly eastward for about 30 minutes. As the sun set it became dimmer and more orange/pink. No detail visible thru 7-21x binoculars, photos are simple bright spot. Faded out as sun set, binocular detail suggested a flattened/distorted donut shape--thicker on the sunlit trailing end. Clear sky, approximately 20F. Unknown how long it was visible before being noticed.
Observer is a retired ME.
Observed a very bright object floating at (estimated) 45 degrees above southern horizon at approximately sunset from a rural location. Initially seen a little east of south, drifted slowly eastward for about 30 minutes. As the sun set it became dimmer and more orange/pink. No detail visible thru 7-21x binoculars, photos are simple bright spot. Faded out as sun set, binocular detail suggested a flattened/distorted donut shape--thicker on the sunlit trailing end. Clear sky, approximately 20F. Unknown how long it was visible before being noticed.
Observer is a retired ME.
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Newton
USA
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41.69
-93.05
oval
IA
Occurred : 1/29/2018 18:15 (Entered as : 01/29/18 18:15) Reported: 1/29/2018 4:59:41 PM 16:59 Posted: 2/16/2018 Location: Newton, IA Shape: Oval Duration: :30
Bright object floating eastward near sunset over central Iowa