Live Intercept Case ID: be447745

SIGHTING: AMES (NORTH OF), IA

Sighted On

Tuesday 10. January 2012

Reported On

Thursday 12. January 2012

Classification

Flash

Duration

3 seconds

Witness Testimony

"bright blue/white flash north/northwest of Huxley, IAI was on my way to my overnight position, traveling north on I-35 in between Elkheart and Huxley, IA. There were no visible clouds in the sky and no visual obstructions. I saw a bright blue/white flash fly through the sky, north/northwest of me, seemingly moving towards the Earth from my perspective. It was very brief, and way brighter than a shooting star or satellite. The car in front of me clearly saw it aswell, because they veered into the other lane briefly as though they were distracted. "

Source: NUFORC

Intelligence Discussion

Coordinates

Latitude

42.0234°

Longitude

-93.6256°

Technical Specs

Classification Flash

Duration 3 seconds

Source NUFORC

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