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Sightings
Witness reports, held as-reported. Each entry keeps its source, its coordinates where the record has them, and its place in the larger pattern.
9,368 entries
July 4, 2014 · 11:00 PM · FIREBALL
La Porte, IN
While my son and I were watching fireworks in the area, looking out a window facing south, we saw a fireball that looked almost like an airplane on fire, slowly moving horizontally across the sky in an east to west direction, slowly descending, until it faded out of sight.
July 4, 2014 · 11:00 PM · FIREBALL
Waukegan, IL
SAW THREE FIREBALL COME FROM LAKE OVER FIREWORK VIEWING AREA. TWO RIGHT BEFORE ONE DURUNG FIREWORK SHOW AND FLY RIGHT ABOVE THE FIREWORKS ALL WITHIN ONE HOUR. AND THEN ME AND WIFE SAW THREE MORE FLY OVER US AGAIN WITHIN THE SAME HOUR TEN MILES AWAY ONE AFTER ANOTHER REALLY LOW AND THEN DISAPEARE FLYING HIGHER IN Kenosha, WI, AND I HAVE PICTURES,,
July 4, 2014 · 10:45 PM · FIREBALL
Louisville, KY
N disappeared in same spot but as one passed over me it formed a line light n then zoomed away
July 4, 2014 · 10:39 PM · FIREBALL
Raymore, MO
I was outside smoking when a bright small yellow orb light went over my yard, there also was airplane going east. after the plane was out of sight this orb came from the north heading south very slowly I thought it was maybe a new kind of fire work but it made no noise and I followed it to the back yard until it went out of sight I know other people had to see this I was yelling what is that so neighbors may look but I don't know if they saw it. it was very small I could only see light couldn't tell if there was a craft any way it was so low it is definite a unidentified FLYING object.
July 4, 2014 · 10:30 PM · FIREBALL
St. Petersburg, FL
Friday, July 4th at around 10:30pm we noticed two red/orange balls of light in the northern sky over St. Petersburg, FL. They moved rather slowly for about 5 minutes then disappeared.
July 4, 2014 · 10:30 PM · FIREBALL
Livonia, MI
At approximately 10:30 pm on Friday, July 4th, 2014, I stepped outside to watch my neighbor’s fireworks when I noticed a distinct orangy-red “star” in the east sky. The object appeared to be 2-3 times larger than a star or planet, with no discernable shape, and stayed stationary during the 25-30 seconds that I observed it. As I focused on the red object, I noticed a smaller, white object positioned at three o’clock to the red, presumably a star. The white object appeared constant and did not flicker as a star would. The white object than moved to a twelve o’clock position to the red, as if the red object was the pivot point. Once the white object stopped at twelve o’clock, it stayed visible for about 2-3 seconds and then abruptly vanished. The red star stayed visible for five seconds and then appeared to fade in a way that I would describe as waves rippling on water. I stood for 2-3 minutes hoping it would reappear but no luck. Due to the number of large, ma! ture trees in my neighborhood I couldn’t tell if there were more objects or if the object(s) reappeared in a different part of the sky. My location is in northwest Livonia near Seven Mile Road & Newburg. There were quite a few local fireworks and maybe the objects I saw were somehow related to the Fourth of July festivities. I wasn’t even going to mention this until I saw similar reports on the same night in southeastern Michigan.
July 4, 2014 · 10:30 PM · FIREBALL
Houston, TX
Appeared to be under cloud cover for majority of time, disappeared for for about 15 seconds, then reappeared. Lasted about 3-5 mins then disappeared.
July 4, 2014 · 10:30 PM · FIREBALL
Richfield, WI
12 red objects moving slowly all in a single line formation from south to northwest. At the same point in the sky all would disappear one after the other. One object stopped and waited for another in the middle of the formation, then proceeded itself to fly to the same point in the sky and vanished. All 12 objects made zero sound.
July 4, 2014 · 10:30 PM · FIREBALL
Clinton Township, MI
I was watching fireworks out of my window, and I noticed what appeared to be an orange light above me, to the SSW. I stared at it, to make sure it wasn't another firework, or flying vehicle, but it never blinked or moved. It flickered, like a star, but it was much bigger than any star or planet in the night sky. It looked round, and orange, probably 10 times larger than any stars in the sky. After about a minute and a half, it slowly faded out, and disappeared.
July 4, 2014 · 10:20 PM · FIREBALL
Spanaway, WA
Just witnessed 7-8 bright orange craft to the west of my home. Undeniably UFOS. I have never seen anything like them in my life except for Youtube videos. I wish someone else was here so I wouldn't feel crazy.
July 4, 2014 · 10:15 PM · FIREBALL
Hamilton, OH
At apx. 10:15 pm on July 4, my wife and I were sitting out back of the house watching fireworks from around the neighborhood. My wife, who is far more observant than me, was also watching behind us and pointed out the object to me, and asked me what it was. Initially, I thought it was an aircraft in distress as it appeared to be on fire. However, after watching it for a time, I dismissed that notion, for several reasons: 1) it maintained its’ altitude; 2) it had no aircraft lighting; 3) it made no sound. The object was flying roughly northeast to southwest. It was, at its nearest position, apx. ½ away and had only 1000-2000 ft. of altitude. It was orange-red with roughly a circular to elliptical shape. The flames gave it almost a teardrop, or hershey’s kiss, shape at times, as they rose above and mostly centered about the object. The underside of the object appeared to be flatter and only glowing, while the flame appearance was around and about the sides or! middle of the object. Even though the object was moving at a constant speed the flames did not trail the object. I’ve observed many night sky objects including Sputnik I or II, numerous satellites, manned NASA spacecraft, comets and meteors, but I’ve never observed anything like this. I am a retired designer from a local manufacturer of turbine engines.
July 4, 2014 · 10:14 PM · FIREBALL
Minneapolis, MN
A film of the object may be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdqZcBEZSTc
July 4, 2014 · 10:05 PM · FIREBALL
Birmingham, AL
Crossed over our heads and disappeared 30 meters passed us. Objects were of flame.
July 4, 2014 · 10:00 PM · FIREBALL
Babylon, NY
Some close together, most separated by a good distance. seen by family, and friends, and neighbors. Lasting over 20 min total. Wow.
July 4, 2014 · 10:00 PM · FIREBALL
Louisburg, KS
All 13 objects moved by from 1 to 4 at a time with no noise. They looked like they were on fire.
July 4, 2014 · 10:00 PM · FIREBALL
Minneapolis, MN
One would thing this orange fireball/globe was a firework but it just kept moving north never exploding or making noise it was moving at a steady pace at first we glanced and saw it and were like cool then 10 seconds past then 20 before we knew it a person said that's not fireworks we watched it leave our sight in 10 minutes I always used to shrug people on this website as conspiracy theorist but now I know there's something out there and it's not an airplane a balloon a cheap firework, but something of the unknown
July 4, 2014 · 10:00 PM · FIREBALL
Seattle, WA
Two fiery objects high in the sky before fireworks display. Neighbors gathered to see the fireworks display saw a fiery object high in the southwest sky and streaking toward the north. First we thought it was a flare but it was much higher than a marine flare would be. Some one speculated it could be space debris. As it streaked downward 2 fiery tails came straight down and appeared to burn out before reaching the ground. A few minutes later we noted a fiery orange object high in the sky sky to the west. It hovered at the same height for 1-2 minutes and then flew to the south at a constant height. It no longer appeared fiery as it disappeared from view. ((ADDENDUM FROM WITNESS)) Hello, Peter, I listened to your appearance on the Jeff Rense program when you had guests on who saw the events before the Seattle fireworks on July 4, 2014. My report is the one above. I live in the Eastlake neighborhood, of Seattle, 1-1/2 blocks from Lake Union, in a condo. We have a roof deck above the 3rd floor of the condo where we watch the fireworks every 4th of July. One of your guests seemed to think there was something ominous about the military helicopter carrying the American flag. That has been a part of the Lake Union fireworks show for about 26 years, as long as I’ve lived on the east shore of Lake Union. When they first started the show years ago they had searchlights all around the lake to track the helicopter with flag. But as budgets grew smaller, they went to the military helicopter with a light on the flag, which does not show off the flag as well as the searchlights did. The helicopter always comes from the north, flies over Gas Works Park (where there is a big daylong event), and then flies around the lake shore before going back north. After I made the above report, I looked online to see if there were any reports about the events I saw. The first object I saw was a white light streaking, like a shooting star or meteor. But it suddenly broke into 2 tails that went directly down to the water. Online I found information that skydivers were supposed to jump into the lake, wearing sparklers on their feet, and the promotional material said it would look like a meteor. I could not find any news items that said the skydivers completed that dive, although I know skydivers landed at Gas Works Park in an earlier skydive as planned. I don’t know if that is the explanation for what I saw. I find it hard to believe that sparklers could be that bright. The other object I saw was a fiery, flaming thing. It was orange-red, like when you see a car burst into flames in the movies, as if fueled by gasoline or other accelerant. First I thought it might be a sky lantern, because I frequently see sky lanterns launched from that area - North Queen Anne Hill, in the vicinity of the Lake Washington Ship Canal. But the flames were so big and bright I did not think a sky lantern could have that much fuel. My next thought was it could be an aircraft on fire, but then it would have crashed. Instead, the flames disappeared. Then from that location in the sky I saw a steady blue light moving across the sky, I estimate at the same height an airliner at cruising altitude would be, and in about the same location as I often see aircraft. But the light was steady blue, not flashing, and no other lights were visible. This light maintained a constant speed from north to south (as I looked toward the west), and I saw it go behind a cloud and then reappear until it disappeared from my view. Here’s what I found on one online description of the skydivers: Skydivers If you're going to Gasworks Park for the 4th of July celebration, fireworks won't be the only things in the sky you'll be seeing. Skydivers from Shelton company Skydive Kapowsin will be jumping into the Gasworks Park area twice as part of the fireworks show. The first jump will be into the Gasworks Park crowd at 7:30 p.m., while the second jump at 10:10 p.m. will be into the water at Lake Union. The second jump will feature skydivers wearing wingsuits with lights on them, so look for their bright lights to be screeching across Lake Union. ____________________________________________________________________________________ I’m not sure if this makes things more clear or more confusing, but I realized I hadn’t mentioned the blue light before. Thanks,
July 4, 2014 · 10:00 PM · FIREBALL
Dubuque, IA
Looked like a comet shooting across the sky. I've never seen a comet, that's just what I would guess one to look like. Definitely not a plane or helicopter. It made no noise. It just slowly passed over head from south to north. Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD
July 4, 2014 · 10:00 PM · FIREBALL
Edgewater, FL
While viewing neighborhood fireworks my wife and I observed a Glowing Orange ball of light heading towards our location. As there was a lull in the fireworks ,We had noticed the absence of noise from the ball. Coincidently a Cessna had taken off from our local airport nearer to us than the object but was oblivious to the glowing object. It was apparent that the ball was further from us than the plane and the ball was making a sweeping turn to the north following Interstate 95. We continued to observe the object as it faded out of view due to tall trees and low clouds obscuring our view. My wife captured the object on her IPhone and our narrative.
July 4, 2014 · 10:00 PM · FIREBALL
Sanford, FL
Two perfectly aligned orange fireballs moved slowly across the sky for about 2 minutes and then faded behind a cloud.
July 4, 2014 · 10:00 PM · FIREBALL
Sandusky, OH
Appeared again, approx 1hr later N/W low in sky like hanging fireball, moving S/E & disappeared South. No blinking lights, steady state red/orange ball moved in unusual slow then very fast pattern.
July 4, 2014 · 10:00 PM · FIREBALL
Withamsville, OH
While watching my neighbors fireworks display, from my fence line, i noticed a burning ball of orange light coming from the north east. i alerted my neighbors and their guests and they also saw the object, however, they were too busy either enjoying the fireworks, or putting on the display. i ,however, followed the object through the sky, as it made itself southwestward and faded out in the night sky. after seeing this, i went and told my brother, who was watching t.v. and then walked back outside. right after returning back outside, i saw another one, so i ran in to get my brother, who then came out to see what i was talking about. after he came outside we witnessed another 5 to 6 of these objects. some appeared to turn themselves on and off as they were moving and some were moving faster than the others and at different altitudes. the one, that at appeared to be lowest in the sky appeared to turn whatever was illuminating the object completely off, as it w! ent pretty much directly over us. as it was moving, my neighbors fireworks were going off in the sky under it illuminating the sky enough to see the underside of the object. me and my brother both witnessed what appeared to be the underside of a smooth looking dark grey disk shaped, or flying saucer shaped object. i do not know if anyone might have gotten any pics or vids of the objects. i have already posted on Facebook to see if anyone in my area may have also seen these things.
July 4, 2014 · 9:50 PM · FIREBALL
Wellsboro, PA
Orange fireball traveled from west to east traveling faster than a plane, no sound. Then 5 min later another one taking same path went over then disappeared. Then a couple minutes later another went over in same spot. Got out my binoculars but still couldn't make it out. There was 3 in all that me and my wife saw.
July 4, 2014 · 9:45 PM · FIREBALL
North Canton, OH
They traveled for around 5 minutes and were approximately 1/2 mile apart from each other. They both disappeared (vanished) one after the other. I live pretty close to a major airport, and this was no airplane or Chinese lantern. And this is not the first time I've seen these out here. Last summer, July 14th, to be exact, I saw the same thing, but there was only one of them.