Last night, I witnessed my first UFO/UAP!
Time: 11:00–11:30 PM
Location: just outside Atlanta, GA
As someone who often gazes at the night sky, I use several astronomy apps to identify stars, and I even took an astronomy course in college just for fun! I don’t claim to be an expert, but I’ve never seen anything like what I witnessed last night.
While my partner and I were out walking our dog for the last time that evening, I was stargazing as we chatted. Suddenly, I noticed an incredibly bright, highly saturated orange orb in the sky. It was much larger and brighter than any of the stars nearby. I quickly shined my flashlight on it and exclaimed, “Uh, what the heck is that?!” But before my partner could even turn to look, it vanished!
It all happened so fast! The orb was hovering there for a moment before it zipped off over the horizon at an astonishing speed. There’s no way it could have been a commercial drone or any typical aerial object it was just too quick! I’ve never seen a shooting star or comet in person, so I considered that, but it was so bright, totally silent, and remained stationary until it took off. Then just like that, it was gone.
I know there’s been a surge in sightings recently, but as a lifelong space enthusiast who loves the strange and mysterious, this experience left me with more questions than answers. It’s something I’ll never forget!
Wow, what an incredible experience! It’s fascinating how the night sky can surprise us, even when we think we know what to expect. That bright orange orb sounds truly otherworldly, especially with how quickly it moved. It’s understandable to have a mix of excitement and curiosity—and even a bit of confusion—after seeing something so unusual.
Your background in astronomy definitely gives you a unique perspective, and it sounds like you really know what to look for when stargazing. It’s also interesting that you’re not quick to jump to conclusions about it being a drone or something more mundane; that speaks to your observational skills!
With the increase in UFO/UAP sightings, it’s clear that many people are experiencing similar encounters, which raises so many questions. What do you think it could have been? Have you considered checking local reports or online communities to see if anyone else saw something similar that night? I’d love to hear more about your thoughts on this and any theories you might have!