NUFORC Sighting 170256

Occurred: 2022-07-04 21:33 Local
Reported: 2022-07-05 13:29 Pacific
Duration: Approx. 2 min.
No of observers: 2

Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Location details: Beach Ave., Humboldt Park. - facing South toward Russel Elementary / Hirsch St.

Shape: Orb
Characteristics: Lights on object, Aura or haze around object, Changed Colo

Pulsing light that appears to change shapes

My boyfriend and I were on his roof watching fireworks when I noticed a very bright light moving at a seemingly fast pace across the sky directly above James Russel Lowell Elementary. Fireworks had been going off in this same area above the school, so I was wondering if perhaps what I was seeing could have something to do with that. However, this light was so bright I, at first, believed it had to be an airplane or even a helicopter with a searchlight. After about a minute of watching the light, it appeared to slow its progression and remain in one area directly above the school while slightly moving back and forth. At this point my boyfriend took note of it, too, and I started recording on my phone. I zoom in on it a few times and it appears to have a circular shape with a distinct inner circle (that's the best way I can describe it). At about 15 seconds, I slowed the video down when the object/light is pulsing and took screenshots, and it seems to change shapes many times; the best way I can describe the most profound shape it took on (first image I will submit) is that of some sort of cell with an illuminated wall (or aura) surrounding it. About halfway through the video, you'll see that it seems to move downward, slowly at first, then drops rapidly out of our visibility behind the school. When slowing the video down, it appears as though it changes from a bright yellowish-white color to a red orb--it looks like not only the color changes, but it looks smaller in size, too, as it drops downward. I know this is not the best description, but in the images are very distinct, peculiar shapes, and I can't imagine what might produce this. If there is a logical explanation, like a drone, any kind of aircraft or otherwise, I would really like to know.

Closest major intersection to the incident / where we live is North & Kedzie. We are located just behind the school on Beach Ave. Attached is the video and a couple of screenshots, however, if you slow it down you should be able to see and capture a few other shapes as well. I took many photos and videos last night in the same area above the school if that might be helpful, or if there is anything else I can provide, I'd be more than happy to do so.

Thank you for your time.

Posted 2022-09-09