Western US Orbs and Translucent Phenomena, 2023
Seven federal employees reported orbs launching orbs and a translucent kite-like anomaly over two days.
Jan 1, 2023
Western United States
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Seven federal employees observed multiple UAP over two days: orbs launching other orbs at distance, large stationary glowing orb at close range, large phenomenon pursued near ground, and large translucent kite-like phenomenon.
Notable Characteristics
- Luminosity: glowing
- Size: large
- Environment: sky
Reported Motion
- launching, stationary, pursued near ground
Evidence Notes
- Statements from seven credible US government employees.
- Four distinct categories of visual observations.
- Contextual alignment with AARO-reported events.
Compelling multi-witness report from credible federal sources describes visually anomalous phenomena, though lacking sensor data.
Orb
visual
85%
Prosaic Leads
- Drones or balloons in formation
- Atmospheric optical effects
- Misperidentified aircraft
Anomalous Indicators
- Orbs launching other orbs
- Close-range stationary glowing orb
- Translucent kite-like structure
Evidence Gaps
- No technical sensor data
- Approximate event date and broad location
- No durations or precise altitudes
Evidence Quotes // source statements
Open archive"orbs launching other orbs"
Unknown speaker / US Government Employees
One of four categories of experiences reported.
Source"large, seemingly transparent phenomenon, reported to being akin to a “translucent kite.”"
Unknown speaker / US Government Employees
One of four distinct experience categories.
Source"large stationary glowing orb at close estimated range"
Unknown speaker / US Government Employees
Reported observation category.
Source"this report among the most compelling within AARO’s current holdings"
Unknown speaker / Document Summary
Due to witness credibility and anomalous features shared with other AARO reports.
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