Formation over Lincoln City, OR
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The report, as filed
Approximately 5:30 in the eastern sky, I noticed what appeared to be 4 bright stars in a line move in downward motion from near the handle of the Big Dipper. As I watched them descend into horizon, several more appeared and continue to follow the same trajectory as the first 4. It was like they just appeared out of nowhere. I counted about 14, but there may have been more. I am guessing it was a satellite release, but do they release that many? How often do these satellite releases happen?
Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center (record NUFORC #151436). Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.
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