NUFORC Sighting 32036

Occurred: 2000-05-11 01:00 Local
Reported: 2003-10-04 16:50 Pacific
Duration: 15 Minutes
No of observers: 1

Location: Russia (Over), , Russia

Shape: Fireball
Characteristics: Aura or haze around object, Aircraft nearby

I saw a gigantic orange ball inside clouds in the dead of night when I was flying to Japan over Russia.

I saw a gigantic orange ball inside the clouds in the dead of night when I was flying to Japan over Russia. As far as I can recall it was the size of a stadium and it was just static in the clouds (some what above them). The orange ball emitted an orange aura and did not move at all. Every body was sleeping on the plane and I was the only witness to this anomaly. At the time I thought it was an atmospheric phenomenon, but now after seeing photos of comparable photos with identical objects being labeled as UFO's, I thought you might be interested in this sighting. I really regretted not having a camera! I'm now studying in Poland, so you can call me here or email me if you have any questions.

Posted 2003-10-07