NUFORC UFO Sighting 181345

Occurred: 2024-05-01 21:45 Local
Reported: 2024-05-01 19:15 Pacific
Duration: 9-12 seconds
No of observers: 1

Location: Cleveland, OH, USA
Location details: Spotted to the north west of my location on Morningside Drive, Cleveland, Ohio.

Shape: Orb
Color: Orange
Estimated Size: It seemed larger than aircraft lights
Viewed From: Land
Direction from Viewer: 290 degrees - west
Angle of Elevation: 30
Closest Distance: 2 miles
Estimated Speed: Slightly slower than an aircraft?
Explanation: Chinese Lantern - Possible

I saw an orange orb in the sky moving for approximately 9-12 seconds.

As I walked outside to throw out a bag of trash, I looked to the western sky and I saw an Orange orb traveling at a steady speed. It appeared to be heading in my direction - I assume it was about 2 miles from my location. I paused and stared at it looking for blinking lights or any other indication of what kind of aircraft it was. Its color struck me as being very different from a helicopter or an airplane. After some 8 seconds or so of observing, it appeared to turn and completely disappear. I stood there for some time puzzled at what I had seen.

Posted 2024-05-05