On an otherwise unremarkable evening in Columbus, Ohio, I found myself drawn outside just as the clock neared 9 PM. The night sky stretched vast and dark above, when suddenly, an odd, glowing oval caught my eye. It surged across the sky with astounding speed, reaching from one horizon to the other in no more than 15 seconds.
At first glance, it looked something like a balloon flickering with a flame inside, yet it was more eerie in its motion. The object didn’t glide smoothly; instead, it seemed to wobble and shift, almost as if it were coalescing—its form never fully stable or solid. This shifting only added to the uncanny feeling it gave off, leaving me straining to understand what I was witnessing.
The experience was brief but intense, a flash of light and motion that felt utterly otherworldly. My mind raced to rationalize what I saw—no familiar aircraft or ordinary balloon could match the speed and peculiar movements of that glowing oval. It was an encounter that lingered long after the night swallowed the light, leaving a stark impression on my memory and a deep curiosity about what might be out there, silently watching from above.
For those who watch the skies with wonder, moments like this remind us how much remains unexplained, inviting us to stay vigilant and keep questioning what lies beyond our everyday vision.