Civilian Ground

Report CIV-2023-261

A family hiking Ryan Mountain in Joshua Tree National Park during the solar eclipse observed a reflective, silver object shaped like a capital “I” or a sideways “H” moving slowly and erratically in the sky. It remained visible for about 45 minutes. In the final minutes, it repeatedly vanished and reappeared before disappearing completely. The witness noted its proximity to the nearby U.S. military base.

Date of occurrence: Oct 14, 2023
Location: Ryan Mountain, Joshua Tree National Park CA USA
Reported duration: 45 Minutes
Observers: 4
Objects: 1

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