Light over Chesterland, OH
A witness account on file, unevaluated. Most of the archive rests here, and honestly so.
The report, as filed
A bright ball of light (like a tiny moon) shot downward at an angle, then turned sharply and sped back up into the clouds.
Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center. Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.
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Routed to: Federal Aviation Administration · records window 2008-05-11 → 2008-05-28
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October 15, 2022 · 8:29 PM · UNKNOWN
Chesterland, OH
Seen from east facing window. Clear night sky- almost due east- about 45-50 degrees above horizon based on tree line and my line of sight. No wind, no objects obscuring my view. Have no idea of height or distance from me- don’t know size - have reference - couldn’t make out a shape. Stationery large bright white light with long sharp twinkle rays - no rainbow coloring in rays- bright then dim no noticeable timing pattern. It did not move. Then seemingly randomly 3 times went completely dark for less than 1 second. Don’t know if there was any sound as I was inside the house. I’ve seen planets, shooting stars, satellites and meteor showers- it wasn’t any of those. I’m also a skydiver and this was not a helicopter or any aircraft I’m familiar with- nor was it a blimp- or military aircraft- as I’ve seen in many times in So Cal. I grabbed my phone and headed out back door to get video- took me about 7 seconds- looked easterly and it was gone. Waited several minutes, scanned sky, nothing. Sorry I couldn’t video it. I hope others saw n report it. It was stunningly breathtaking- and I’m not easily impressed.
January 13, 2018 · 10:10 PM · LIGHT
Chesterland, OH
Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD
June 21, 2014 · 10:00 PM · SPHERE
Chesterland, OH
5 slow moving silent orange/red orbs. Approx. 500 feet about ground. Hard to determine exact size but they were large. Started on a westward heading then turned South. Ascended rapidly until out of sight. Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD