NUFORC Sighting 163508

Occurred: 2021-05-28 16:40 Local
Reported: 2021-05-29 21:08 Pacific
Duration: 5 seconds
No of observers: 1

Location: Riverdale, NJ, USA

Shape: Orb
Characteristics: Aura or haze around object

yesterday, I witnessed an orb of light descending near Riverdale, New Jersey.

Yesterday at approximately 4:40 pm I was traveling northwards on Interstate 287 in Morris County, New Jersey. Low-hanging storm clouds covered the entire expanse of the sky, but no rain or lightning was evident. I must have been approaching mile marker 50, when a bright light appeared in the storm clouds directly ahead of me, brightening––for a moment––the clouds immediately surrounding its source.

The source of the light soon emerged from the cloud covering: it was a glowing orb which I saw descending to earth in a straight path. Within seconds, it had disappeared from view behind a hill. By my estimate, it must have made impact no more than a mile from my vehicle. Numerous others must have witnessed the event as well, as the highway was heavily trafficked. I am inclined to believe that I witnessed a rare instance of ball lightning. Nevertheless, I am still reporting the event in the hope that others may also share their stories and that a more detailed picture may emerge.



Posted 2021-07-31

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