Unknown over Atwater, CA
A witness account on file, unevaluated. Most of the archive rests here, and honestly so.
The report, as filed
Very bright light hovering over central california
Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center. Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.
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Routed to: Federal Aviation Administration · records window 1997-04-12 → 1997-04-29
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July 12, 2020 · 9:50 PM · TRIANGLE
Atwater, CA
A V shaped craft with 3 red lights on each point, flew silently from the North West going in a South Eastern direction. I watched it for approximately 30 seconds before losing sight of it behind a group of trees. We are well acquainted with the sights and sounds of many types of aircraft coming in and out of the nearby (retired) Castle AFB. This was not at all like any of the usual aircraft in the area. The altitude was that of a small plane, but it was completely silent. Immediately after observing this craft I experienced a physical reaction of anxiety, lightheaded dizziness and shortness of breath.
March 23, 2020 · 5:45 AM · OTHER
Atwater, CA
I saw two strange crafts, each with a set of what looked to be functioning claws of some sort. Early in the morning while the sun barely was putting out any light, they flew through the low hanging clouds shaping them into cubes. They were pure white in color with the only discerning trait besides the claws being a green flashing light. Immediately after seeing this strange phenomena, I headed back inside to grab my phone in an attempt to record what I saw, only to suddenly feel very drowsy and then wake up at 1:13 PM the same day.
November 5, 2015 · 4:00 PM · LIGHT
Atwater, CA
Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD
August 24, 2014 · 8:30 PM · CIGAR
Atwater, CA
It maintain s teady speed until disappearing into the SE direction of the Central Valley. We confirmed it NOT to be the Goodyear blimp as we've seen that many, many times
June 4, 2014 · 2:00 AM · RECTANGLE
Atwater, CA
I was laying down on chair cushions enjoying the shooting stars. I noticed a rectangular rough looking object flying approx.150mph. No lights and no sound came from it. It was maybe 3-1000 feet from ground level. It was heading eastwards. I was a little frightened realizing it is intentionally meant to not be seen. I hesitated for 20 minutes to call 911. But if someone else seen it then I would feel better about such a strange call. Anyhow 911 responded "what is your emergency"?. I said it isn't an emergency but more a inquiry. Has any one called about a dark large craft flying eastward no sound or lights? They were understanding and asked shape and size. I guessed on size and said about size of a football field but it was more size of a 18 wheeler. I just got excited, I guess.
March 20, 2014 · 3:00 PM · SPHERE
Atwater, CA
Spherical motionless mystery object in the daytime sky looked like a mini-Moon.