California, 1978: UAPSRS Case No. 103
| Country | United States |
| State or Province | California |
| City | Bakersfield |
| Date | 9/1/78 |
| Time | 21:00 |
| Weather | Clear, no clouds |
| Duration | Approx. 45 minutes |
| Witnesses (Number) | 12+ |
| Distance | Approx. 5 miles |
| Solid Object | Not Specified |
| Size | Similar to a very large star |
| Shape | Other |
| Shape Details | Just lights visible |
| Metallic/Shiny | No |
| Color | Not Specified |
| Glow/Halo | No |
| Lights | Yes |
| How Many Lights | One, alternated colors |
| How Bright | Very bright and observable |
| Light Coloration | Red, green, yellow |
| Sound | No |
| Motion/Speed | Trackable with unaided eye |
| Number of Objects | Four or more |
| Coordination/Communication | Yes |
| Windows | No |
| Occupants | No |
| Description | In September 1978, near Bakersfield, California, a group of over 12 people, including a youth group of boy scouts and adult leaders, observed four or more bright objects in the sky while camping at Sandy Flat Campground in the lower Kern River area. The objects, positioned over Woodward Peak and forming a square pattern, alternated colors (red, green, and yellow) and occasionally switched places. The sighting, which lasted about 45 minutes, did not leave a significant impression on the witnesses, and there was no further discussion about it afterward. |
| Nearby Landmarks | Woodward Peak |
| Latitude | 35.656 |
| Longitude | -118.4346 |
| Altitude | 6000′ |
| Propulsion | No |
| Advanced Capabilities | Yes |
| Visible Payload | No |
| Radar | No |
| Signatures | No |
| Awareness | No |
| Aggression | No |
| Health Effects | No |
| Physical/Environmental Effects | None noted |
| Animal Disturbance | None noted |
| Witness Feelings | Interested |
| Witness Assessment | Unknown |
| Additional Info | N/A |
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