On the morning of July 10, 2016, just around 11:00 am, I found myself drawn to the north sky through the bubble windows over my bath. There, at about 45 degrees elevation and stretching east to west, five glowing luminous balls hovered in a precise triangular formation. These shapes were distinctly egg-like, slightly squished, shining with a bright white glow that was not quite paper white but luminous enough to catch my full attention.
What fascinated me most was their smooth, slow glide and the sharp clarity with which I could observe them — far closer than any local small plane I know. Each had subtle extensions on their sides ending in black tips. Among the five, one orb gently drifted aside but maintained its close proximity to the group. There were no blinking lights, no sudden movements, just a serene, almost hypnotic procession across the sky.
As an avid birdwatcher, I could confidently dismiss any natural explanation — no wings flapping, no necks or feet visible, and the size and shape were unlike any snow geese or cranes I’ve ever observed. Having done my research since that day, the image still lingers, shining clear in my memory.
I watched for about a minute until they moved beyond the reach of my window view. The experience filled me not with fear but fascination and a deep, compelling need to share this mysterious encounter. Though hesitant to speak out, I hope that others may have witnessed these enchanting orbs, illuminating the sky above Edmonton that summer morning.