Sphere over Decatur, AL
A witness account on file, unevaluated. Most of the archive rests here, and honestly so.
The report, as filed
single white light rapidly blinking. Decatur Alabama 6:20 pm. clear night stars were out. total view time approximately 45 seconds. direction of travel approximate 332 degress NW. first sighted directly overhead single white light rapidly blinking. then after approximately 15 seconds light split into two white blinking lights. One light appeared to orbit the other in circular pattern for 8-10 seconds then rejoined the other light. never changed direction. disappeared out of view when rooftop of neighbors house blocked line of sight.
Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center (record NUFORC #161323). Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.
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