Three Witnesses See Bright Light in Southern Sky

Date of Sighting: October 26, 2005
Time of Sighting: 2 to 5 AM EDT
Duration of Sighting: 3 Hours
Location of Sighting: Shelby Township, Michigan (About 30 Miles of Pontiac)
Latitude:   42.67 Degrees North
Longitude:  83.03 Degrees West
Number of Witnesses: Three
Number of Witnesses Interviewed: One
Weather: Clear

Description: A woman called and reported a bright stationary light in the southern sky which she observed for nearly 3 hours. Two of her friends also saw the light.  The police were called and responded. The police were "baffled" by the light.  Subsequent to the police report the witness called me.  The police later said that the light was the star Sirius.

Investigator's Notes:  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 has received several reports of apparent sightings of Mars.