Triangle over Clarksville, NY

The report, as filed

November 9, 2020 – Approximately 1715 LT- 1.9 Miles SW of Clarksville, NY 12041 Elevation ASL of observers Approximately 1100 feet 4 adult observers sitting on a deck enjoying wide open views to the East Observer 1 – property owner – retired forester - Observer 2 - property owner spouse - Observer 3 - neighbor of property owner – retired Merchant Marine Officer / Maritime Pilot (Author of this report) Observer 4 - Significant other of Author – RN/BS Operating Room Supervisor We were enjoying vista views of neighboring states (Massachusetts and Vermont). My significant other was showing our neighbors a star finding app on her phone. As we gazed skyward, 3 bright white lights in a triangular pattern appeared just to the East of the planet Mars. They passed under the planet traveling in a westerly direction but did not block the planet from view. Just as they passed Mars they disappeared as quickly as they appeared. Duration of sighting was approximately 45 seconds.

Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center (record NUFORC #160537). Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.