| Country | United States |
| State or Province | Illinois |
| City or Nearest Urban Center | Grayslake |
| Date | 9/4/24 |
| Time | 10:46 PM CST |
| Weather Conditions | Clear |
| Sighting Duration | 1-2 minutes |
| Number of Witnesses | 1 |
| Distance | 20+ miles |
| Solid Object | No |
| Size | Half of full moon at end, like a star in the beginning |
| Shape | Other |
| Shape details | Point of light, then changed size over time, became much bigger diffused orb. |
| Metallic/Shiny | No |
| Color | white light |
| Glow/Halo | Yes |
| Lights | No |
| How Many Lights | Not Specified |
| How Bright | Not Specified |
| Light Coloration | Not Specified |
| Sound | No |
| Motion/Speed | Airplane speed, but could be faster if it was further. |
| Number of Objects | One |
| Coordination/Communication | Not Specified |
| Windows | No |
| Occupants | No |
| Description | Observed a point of light on an infrared Wyze camera that grew into a large, diffused orb. The object moved steadily north-northwest, becoming brighter and larger before disappearing behind the tree line. It did not blink like airplane lights or resemble known satellites. Witness captured video and photos, and reported the event to NUFORC. UAPSRS Assessment: Witness description could qualify for an observation of an iridium satellite reflecting variances in sunlight as spacecraft’s position changed while moving through orbit, producing well-described “iridium flare” effect. |
| Nearby Landmarks | Not Specified |
| Latitude | 42.3445 |
| Longitude | -88.0451 |
| Altitude | Not Specified |
| Signs of Propulsion | No |
| Advanced Capabilities | No |
| Visible Payload | No |
| Detected on Radar | Not Specified |
| Detectable Signatures | No |
| Displayed Awareness | Not Specified |
| Displayed Aggression | Not Specified |
| Health Effects | Not Specified |
| Physical/Environmental Effects | Not Specified |
| Animal Disturbance | Not Specified |
| Witness Feelings | Looking for explanations, but nothing prosaic seems to make sense for my location. |
| Witness Assessment | It seemed very far away, not interacting with anything, doing its own thing. |
| Additional Information | Reported on NUFORC. Videos uploaded showing the object changing shape and size. |
| Full Report | Not Specified |
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