Around midnight on January 13, 2013, my family and I witnessed a strange and unforgettable phenomenon while near the north side of Mithras Hill in Monterrey, Chiapas, Mexico. Just outside a restaurant, our attention was drawn skyward by a red light approaching steadily from the north. The light ascended to about 50 degrees above the horizon, then halted completely, remaining motionless for approximately 10 to 15 minutes before vanishing without a trace.
The night sky was crystal clear, no clouds in sight, making the eerie light even more distinct. Its size seemed comparable to that of Jupiter as we see it from Earth—bright yet with a muted red hue and constant intensity, absent any flashing or blinking patterns. The silence around us deepened the enigma; no engine noise or any other sounds accompanied the light, which only added to its surreal presence.
Passersby also took notice, confirming the unusual sighting, which stood out starkly from ordinary aircraft activity I’m familiar with, having lived near the international airport to the east of Monterrey for over two decades. Aircraft lights are typically brilliant greens, whites, and reds that pulse regularly and they’re never motionless high in the sky. This light was something entirely different—steady, silent, and deep red, resisting all attempts I made to discern any definite shape or form.
For those who look to the skies with wonder and a hunger for unexplained mysteries, this encounter is a vivid reminder of how the night can still conceal secrets. Whoever or whatever commanded this red glow seemed to want to be seen but remained elusive, leading us to question the nature of this light that once hovered silently over Monterrey’s cityscape.