| 15 Oct 1948 - Norfolk, Atlantic |
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15 October 1948 05:20 Norfolk, Atlantic 
Bright nearly moon-shaped object with distinct bright center. Explanation: Mars.
Ship's observer aboard SS Gulfport Kerne saw a bright nearly moon-shaped object with distinct bright center about 1/4 moon's angular size at 350° azimuth, nearly north; 40°18' elevation heading southeast becoming darker with nightfall, at 5:30 p.m. at 358° azimuth 43°41' elevation, at 5:54 at 50° azimuth; 57°5' elevation. An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One flying wing was observed by one witness on the ocean. Hynek rating: CE1: Close Encounters of the First Kind Vallee rating: IFO: Other sightings in this area Sources: - 506 |
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