In the bustling heart of Manhattan, New York City, a quiet afternoon in August 1999 became unforgettable. My friend and I were at Riverbank State Park, a favorite spot overlooking the Hudson River and the iconic George Washington Bridge. As we enjoyed the scenery, a strange sight stirred an uneasy thrill in the air.
Initially, our attention was caught by faint, star-like lights hovering motionless to the east. Though daylight made their bright presence unusual, we dismissed them as satellites or balloons, resuming our leisurely conversation. But the true spectacle awaited us as we prepared to leave.
While walking north along the riverbank near the bridge, a sharp, pitch-black object caught my eye against the clear blue sky — a perfect contrast to the pristine daytime haze. This was no ordinary object. Positioned near towering dormitory buildings tied to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, it was a black tetrahedron pyramid — utterly silent and motionless.
Using the park’s binoculars, I confirmed the sight: a dark, gunmetal black pyramid with no markings, windows, or doors. In each of its three bottom corners glowed plasma-like circular lights that radiated heat almost as intense as the sun’s own rays. The object remained perfectly still, as though suspended in time.
In that moment, a surreal euphoric sensation gripped me, a tight grasp between reality and disbelief. When I invited my friend to look through the binoculars, he was unable to spot it — and moments later, where it had been drifting vanished entirely.
Adding to the strangeness, a low-flying black helicopter, military in appearance, had passed us just before the sighting. This incongruous presence only deepened the mystery of what we had witnessed.
This encounter with the enigmatic black tetrahedron remains one of many inexplicable sightings I have experienced over the years. A chilling glimpse of the unknown, suspended over Manhattan, leaves an indelible mark on any who dare to look upward with wonder and questioning eyes.