Missouri Breaks
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From: WeekendWarrior
19-Oct-15
Anybody else see a light flying from west to east every night about 7:15-7:20pm? I noticed this light last year and thought well I must be crazy but after seeing it this year three days in a row I was wondering if anyone else has seen this light. It always flies west to east about the same time and doesn't blink like a plane or make any noise that I have heard. It is super bright and low so I wouldn't think it's a satellite.
I know it sounds crazy but I am thinking its a drone or something. Just curious if anyone else has saw this light and knows what it is.
From: JMG
20-Oct-15
Not that I'm interested in your hunting spot . . . . but where in the "breaks" are you seeing this "light"?
The area along the Missouri River, if I'm not mistaken, is a military fly zone that has military aircraft flying around occassionally. Years ago (I don't think they do this anymore) you could see B52's flying bombing runs out on the prairie. Usually there would be three in a line and low to the ground. I have also seen fighter jets flying around doing sharp turns (up, down, left, and right).
From: WeekendWarrior
20-Oct-15
They seem to be flying right north of the river but you can see them from the hills from miles north and south of the river.
From: wapiti warrior
20-Oct-15
We saw it this year. I think it is a satellite, just a low orbiting one that the sun is hitting right after sunset. But we did have a discussion what it was at camp. We all didn't agree, but then the discussion turned into UFO stuff and well that was the start of the end. ;-) John
From: dr. bob
22-Oct-15
I believe it is the space station, much larger and brighter than other satellites.
From: WeekendWarrior
23-Oct-15
I thought satellite at first too, but I noticed it was showing up when you couldn't see any other stars/satellites and so much brighter. At least there are others out there that have seen it! I am not hallucinating anyway!
From: Sarah
31-Dec-15
Agree with dr. Bob.
From: Boris
01-Jan-16
From: BowtechMT
02-Jan-16
You guys need to pack a video camera next season!
From: cubdrvr
11-Jan-16
Just on the tube this week, don't remember where, the space station has an acre sized solar panel to power it. That would reflect a lot of moon/starlight.
From: BowtechMT
13-Mar-16
Did you make it through the "winter"?
From: WeekendWarrior
18-Mar-16
I'm not saying it isn't a satellite or space station, but if you would see it, it sure seems like it is within the atmosphere and way lower than a satellite. I've seen satellites moving across the sky and it is remarkably different (quicker, brighter, closer). I guess I am thinking a drone. Not to mention it is was always at the same time where I am not sure a satellite or space station would necessarily would be seen in the same area on a 24 hour schedule.
From: dr. bob
19-Mar-16
sounds like F&G has a watch on you