As reported

Sphere over Mokena, IL

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The report, as filed

Me and my neighbor were outside on my patio relaxing and looking at the full moon. I went inside to get my camera to take pictures of the moon. As soon as I walked back outside I saw what looked like glowing orbs traveling across the sky heading north from the south. I was able to film most of them. They looked to be 500 to 1000 feet from the ground traveling at approximately 45 to 75 mph in a straight line. They made no sound.

Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center (record NUFORC #165052). Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.

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May 15, 2020 · 9:30 PM · CHANGING

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August 13, 2015 · 9:00 PM · CIRCLE

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