As reported

Formation over Fairfield, IA

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The report, as filed

Just after nightfall I observed a cluster of white blinking lights high overhead, moving steadily in a westerly direction.

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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January 9, 2020 · 6:30 PM · LIGHT

Fairfield, IA

Upstairs neighbor knocked on our door and led us outside. She said it was tons of drones. Took awhile before i saw my first one. No stars or jets in the sky. Mostly cloudy, almost a full moon. Once i knew what i was looking for, i saw at least one per minute. Most were white lights, some reddish. Most small lights, but some were significantly brighter. All were headed in exact same direction, west, above the clouds. All moved silently at same speed. Came inside before all the activity was finished. I thought maybe they were a meteor shower, but there were no trails. Thought about calling airport to the north of town, but it was after hours. Ive never seen a drone at night, so i cant agree or disagree with what she said. I was trying to find out information online about military action, but i found nothing recent. Then i found this sight. I dont believe or disbelieve in ufos. I think they are a possibility though. Im curious about these lights.

December 22, 2019 · 6:30 PM · LIGHT

Fairfield, IA

We were outside letting our pets go to the potty. We were looking up at the sky remarking how clear it was and how many stars were out. Then it was asked what constellation/formation “that” was – and we noted 7 lights, equal distance apart flying from south to north in a straight line. We watched the lights travel and after they go to a point in the sky – they disappeared. I did note that there were 8 because after we counted the initial 7 – there was an additional one that did appear to come a bit after the first 7. We watched and looked to see if these lights/planes had gone behind a cloud – but it was clear there was nothing. They were just white lights – no flashing and no noise.

July 21, 2011 · 11:00 AM · LIGHT