A couple observed a silent, cigar-shaped object traveling north over Halifax with distinctive green lighting. The sighting lasted 15 seconds at low altitude and moderate speed.
Background
Sighting Details
On October 18, 1982 at 7:50 p.m., two witnesses driving along Quinpool Road near Armview Avenue in Halifax, Nova Scotia observed an unidentified aerial object. The craft appeared approximately eight times larger than the full moon and maintained a silent flight path traveling from south to north at roughly 50 mph.
Physical Characteristics
The object exhibited a distinctive cigar shape with dual lighting systems: a steady green light positioned at the front and a flashing green light at the rear. The craft maintained an altitude of approximately 300 feet above ground level.
Observation Duration
The witnesses maintained visual contact for 15 seconds before the object passed from view. The incident was documented in CUFOS correspondence materials.