On the evening of September 19, 2009, I witnessed an extraordinary spectacle above Parkland, Washington. As night settled, a strikingly bright, steady light appeared in the northwest sky, moving silently and steadily towards the southeast. Unlike any airplane I’d ever seen, it bore no flashing marker lights and made absolutely no sound. The object hung almost directly overhead, its glow intense enough to command full attention.
For about 12 seconds, this brilliant light maintained its steady course, illuminating the sky with an eerie calm. Then, intriguingly, the glow began to fade, shrinking slowly into a tiny, orange point before vanishing entirely from sight. The entire encounter lasted just around 15 seconds, yet it left an indelible impression.
Such an unearthly display defies typical explanations — no conventional aircraft moves like that, especially without noise or blinking lights. That night, Parkland was host to a mysterious visitor, an enigmatic light that sparked wonder and curiosity. For those captivated by unexplained phenomena, this tale from the Pacific Northwest remains a compelling reminder of how some mysteries slip just beyond our grasp, glimmering briefly before surrendering to the dark.