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UFO case file · UFO-24718

Scunthorpe point of light report — December 21, 2008

CE1United Kingdom2008-12-21

Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

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Case description

On 21 December 2008 at approximately 17:30, a witness at Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom reported the following event. A bright flashing "star" in South West sky. Too bright for a star. Like a little fireball. It repeatedly got bright and then died down. Looked big but pretty far aware.

Recorded details

Local time
17:30
Craft description
A bright flashing "star" in South West sky. Too bright for a star. Like a little fireball. It repeatedly got bright and then died down. Looked big but pretty far aware.
Coordinate precision
Town/county or area text from official annual register; coordinates not asserted.
Date precision
EXACT_DAY

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