This theorized atmospheric reflector would not, of course, be perfect in it's reflective properties. Complicated Kelvin-Helmholz Wave interference patterns could result in any number of interesting patterns. This would include anti-reflectors as well as reflectors arranged in fractal patterns...think the reflections of sunlight off a pond, only more diffuse, and not where you expect them to be.

I just read his whole description.

1. Just after sunset is a great time for long distance reflection of sunlight on an atmospheric reflector.

2. The way the lights moved in the "object" support the atmospheric model. They change color just like a rainbow, the reflective-refractive surface breaks the light into it's spectra.

3. The eyewitness's drawing does not reflect his estimates of distance. How large is 6-8 feet at 300 feet away? Not very big. Certainly not as big as his sketch.

4. The high rate of speed is just the rate of the turning earth hence the speed of the setting sun reflected by the atmospheric mirror.

5. Because something has a metallic color or luster does not mean it is made of metal. By assuming that what he saw was metal led him to looking for metal related objects. He made a conclusion that guided his further observations.

6. The pattern reminds me of sun-dogs, or of scatter patterns from x-ray defraction of hexagonal minerals.

Soooo, as many here are fond of saying, prove me wrong.