| Country | USA |
| State or Province | Iowa |
| City | Des Moines |
| Date | 8/25/15 |
| Time | 22:15 |
| Weather | Clear |
| Duration | 10 seconds |
| Witnesses (Number) | 1 |
| Distance | 1/8 mile |
| Solid Object | Yes |
| Size | Small points of light |
| Shape | Other – Three independently moving lights, two originally connected |
| Shape Details | Two lights appeared connected by a faint line before separating, with a third light performing similar erratic maneuvers. |
| Metallic/Shiny | Not Specified |
| Color | White |
| Glow/Halo | No |
| Lights | Yes |
| How Many Lights | 3 |
| How Bright | Slightly brighter than aircraft lights |
| Light Coloration | White |
| Sound | No |
| Motion/Speed | Fast, in circular/weaving patterns |
| Number of Objects | 3 |
| Coordination/Communication | Between Objects: Yes |
| Windows | No |
| Occupants | No |
| Description | On August 25, 2015, at around 10:15 pm, in the North Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, an observer noticed three white lights performing fast, erratic maneuvers in the sky. Initially, two of the lights appeared connected by a faint line before separating, with a third light joining them in a complex, coordinated display resembling a pretzel shape drawn with three pens at once. The sighting lasted about 10 seconds before the lights disappeared behind a tree. The observer, intrigued and excited, attempted to follow the lights with his wife but was hindered by city lights. |
| Nearby Landmarks | North Beaverdale neighborhood |
| Latitude | 41.5868 |
| Longitude | -93.625 |
| Altitude | 50 yards |
| Propulsion | No |
| Advanced Capabilities | Yes |
| Visible Payload | No |
| Radar | No |
| Signatures | No |
| Awareness | No |
| Aggression | No |
| Health Effects | No |
| Physical/Environmental Effects | None |
| Animal Disturbance | Not Specified |
| Witness Feelings | Excited |
| Witness Assessment | The witness considered drones and birds as possible explanations but found them unlikely due to the objects’ fast, erratic movements and the initial appearance of being connected by a line. The witness concluded the sighting did not match conventional aircraft or known drone behavior. |
| Additional Info | Not Specified |
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