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UFO case file · UFO-24880

Chesterton sphere / orb report — February 4, 2009

CE1United Kingdom2009-02-04

Chesterton, Newcastle Under Lyme, United Kingdom

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Case description

On 4 February 2009 at approximately 18:32, a witness at Chesterton, Newcastle Under Lyme, United Kingdom reported the following event. A dullish orange light low in the sky. Circular in shape with no defined edge. Surface had texture of the Sun's surface but not as bright. It reduced in size as it backed away from the witness. An aircraft flew in its direction whilst giving it a wide berth.

Recorded details

Local time
18:32
Craft description
A dullish orange light low in the sky. Circular in shape with no defined edge. Surface had texture of the Sun's surface but not as bright. It reduced in size as it backed away from the witness. An aircraft flew in its direction whilst giving it a wide berth.
Coordinate precision
Town/county or area text from official annual register; coordinates not asserted.
Date precision
EXACT_DAY

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