It was the early hours of October 7th, 2018—around 4 AM—when I witnessed an extraordinary sighting over Taylor, Michigan that I can’t stop thinking about. The sky was unusually clear for a change, a rare break from the recent clouds and rain that had spoiled my chance to watch the meteor shower. Then, there it was: a strange glowing orb moving silently high above, traveling steadily from east to southeast.
At first glance, it resembled a star or planet, but considerably larger and brighter—a solid, muffled white light that did not flicker or twinkle like a star does. It moved with a smooth, deliberate pace, unlike any airplane or satellite I knew. Despite being familiar with the space station’s movements and appearances, this was different—too large and too luminous, without any blinking lights or patterns typical of aircraft.
Curious, I turned to my stargazing app, “Starguide,” but found no hint of any celestial body or space debris in that area. Flight radar showed no traffic crossing its path. The orb’s size was startling: larger than Venus or Jupiter as seen from my vantage point, it was truly immense—almost reminiscent of the colossal ships from sci-fi movies like Independence Day.
Just when I thought no one else might have seen it, memories flickered back to a similar experience about eleven years ago. My husband and I were outside on a clear night, spotting an enormous, dimmer circle moving oddly across the sky. It danced in a way I can only describe as pinballing between invisible bumpers, its movements quick but faint due to the immense altitude and low luminance.
That sighting was even more disconcerting because of the sheer scale and the surreal motion. It was difficult to comprehend. We exchanged glances, both stunned and silently questioning what on earth—or beyond—we were witnessing.
These moments have cemented an undeniable truth for me: we are not alone. The vast sky holds mysteries that defy ordinary explanation, flitting silently just beyond our understanding. For anyone passionate about UFOs or curious about the unexplained, I share this account not as mere fantasy but as a personal testament to the enigmas still lurking above us, waiting to be recognized.