NUFORC Sighting 179691

Occurred: 2023-12-12 17:06 Local
Reported: 2023-12-12 19:31 Pacific
Duration: 15-20 seconds
No of observers: 1

Location: Ocala, FL, USA

Shape: Orb
Color: White
Viewed From: Land
Direction from Viewer: Nw
Angle of Elevation: 45
Characteristics: Aura or haze around object, Emitted other objects

Bright, slightly shape shifting orb

I was driving home from work and saw what looked light an extremely bright star in the sky. However, it was only 5pm and still bright outside. I noticed it move slightly and began to take pictures. My live picture was setting was on for the first image and I was able to break it down into multiple frames when I got home. I was able to take 3 pictures total before it quickly disappeared. I've never seen anything like it. When I went through the frame-by-frame, there are a few frames where the orb splits into two. I have included the three original images, as well as a screenshot I took of the zoomed in frame-by-frame shot of the split. I watched a report from earlier today in Melbourne FL, and its behavior and appearance looked similar, but closer in terms of distance.

Posted 2023-12-20