California - 12-01-11

On Thursday, December 01, 2011, at approximately 1350 hours, I was driving near the intersection of N. Figarden Loop near the European Grove in Northwest Fresno.

In my periphery, I noticed a white sliver in the sky. I thought it was an airplane. I looked again but didn't see it.

There were trees all around so I assumed it was an airplane flying beyond the trees. I WAS WRONG.

I stared into the sky and saw nothing. My lady didn't see anything either. Then, it presented itself in the open sky.

I was glad my lady witnessed it too because it's hard to articulate.

It made no sound and seemed to hover above the city at an elevation slightly higher than airplanes. Based on what I saw, I estimate it to be about the size of about two football fields.

It first appeared as a white, cigar-shape then it disappeared.

About ten seconds later, it appeared again in the same location, but illuminated.

I pulled out my Smartphone to film it but before I could, it disappeared and was never seen again. I am also curious if anyone else saw this thing.