Woman Sees Bright Light in Southern Sky - Takes Photos -

Photo Taken at 8 PM EDT. Light is Circled (Thought to be Mars)

Date of Sighting: October 27-28, 2005
Time of Sighting: 8 to 8:50 PM EDT
Duration of Sighting: 50 Minutes
Location of Sighting: Charlotte, North Carolina
Latitude:   35.2 Degrees North
Longitude:   80.8 Degrees West
Number of Witnesses: One
Weather: Few Clouds at 8,000 Feet and 25,000 Feet. Visibility 10 Miles

Description (In Witness's Own Words): Each night there's been a bright light in the sky here in Charlotte, North Carolina, looking south. it just sits there and moves as the earth rotates. This is the 2nd night I've observed it at about the same time. I've observed it for the last few nights. I am not sure what time it disappears. It appears to be hanging low in the sky but not high like the rest of the stars. will try to take a photo and e-mail it.

Investigator's Notes:  The witness took several photos of the light with her HP Photosmart 305 digital camera.  It is my opinion that the witness has been viewing Mars.  Mars is very close to the Earth this month and is very bright.  Also the position (in the Southern sky) is consistent with the position.  UFOs Northwest wishes to thank the witness for taking the photos and sending them in a very timely fashion.