Live Intercept Case ID: be44e6da

SIGHTING: WILMINGTON, NC

Sighted On

Saturday 27. April 2002

Reported On

Monday 29. April 2002

Classification

Light

Duration

10 seconds

Witness Testimony

"While looking toward the north at the night sky, I observed a bright star-like light moving slowly across the sky.The light was as bright as a planet and maintained its intensity. After about ten seconds, the light suddenly dissappeared.((NUFORC Note: Possible flare from an Iridium satellite. See <www.heavens-above.com>. PD))"

Source: NUFORC

Intelligence Discussion

Coordinates

Latitude

34.2257°

Longitude

-77.9447°

Technical Specs

Classification Light

Duration 10 seconds

Source NUFORC

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