Live Intercept Case ID: be4587b0

SIGHTING: PRESTON (UK/ENGLAND)

Sighted On

Friday 11. September 2009

Reported On

Friday 11. September 2009

Classification

Unknown

Duration

4 to 5 seconds

Witness Testimony

"I was out with my telescope tonight...looking in the region of the constellation of Cassiopea...if you look at the star shedir 18alp in cassiopea and draw a straight line to the next constellation of pegasus to the star 44eta aprox between these two stars mentioned ..cam a very bright glow as if something was exploding then it dimmed the glow lasted around 4 to 5 seconds before fading. did i witness some rare exploding star. as i dont dont were to report this event i wonder if you cud find out for me as i dont believe it to be a ufo but some other event that happened out there..i am located in England uk..if you cannot help in this matter could you plse direct me to the right people to report this too...with thanks((NUFORC Note: Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD))"

Source: NUFORC

Intelligence Discussion

Coordinates

Latitude

53.7632°

Longitude

-2.7031°

Technical Specs

Classification Unknown

Duration 4 to 5 seconds

Source NUFORC

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