I live in Tijuana, Baja California, in the heart of Colonia Mexico near Downtown. On the evening of December 23, 2011, something extraordinary unfolded above the Pacific Ocean that I still cannot forget. Around 10:15 PM Pacific Time, after catching the curious murmurs of neighbors about unusual lights, I stepped outside to witness a haunting spectacle.
From the north to the southwest, a parade of glowing red orbs floated silently through the night sky. Initially, there were about eleven glowing spheres, but as they traversed the heavens, each seemed to vanish mysteriously or fade one by one until none remained. Their round shapes and steady crimson glow defied any conventional explanation.
There were no strobe lights or any typical navigation signals to be seen, and entirely no sound accompanied these mysterious travelers. Local dogs echoed the tension with urgent barks, heightening the eerie atmosphere.
Having served four years in air support with the local law enforcement helicopter unit, I am well acquainted with aircraft lights, flares, balloons, and other aerial phenomena. I’ve never encountered anything like what I saw that night. The speed of the objects appeared slow, perhaps deceptive due to the distance, but their silent, smooth glide was unlike any known craft.
I’m still inquiring with neighbors about any recordings of the event. I only caught a glimpse—roughly thirty seconds—of what some say lasted over two minutes. Interestingly, other witnesses, including teenagers in the same apartment complex, shared this uncanny experience.
This night remains etched in my memory, a real-life encounter with the unknown that prompts more questions than answers. Could these silent fireball lights be a rare natural occurrence, or do they hint at something beyond our understanding? The sky over Tijuana that night held its secrets tight, inviting those who look up to wonder and keep watching.