The Pentagon and FBI have released records detailing orb sightings reported in the northeastern United States from October 2024 to June 2025. One incident involved witnesses observing a glowing red sphere with a 'plasma sun' at its center. The sightings are part of the government's initiative to declassify files related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
In one reported sighting, a witness described a 'plasma-like sphere' hovering above a pond, changing shape and brightness, and remaining stationary for approximately 45 minutes. The FBI assessed the eyewitness as credible. The release is part of a broader effort initiated by former President Donald Trump to increase transparency regarding UAPs.
Another incident in July 2025 involved two witnesses observing a red sphere that moved in tandem with another orb before merging. Both sightings were captured on video. The FBI noted that about 40% of reported UAP activity remains unexplained, with some incidents potentially attributable to military flares, while others lack sufficient evidence for a definitive explanation.
The records include multiple witness accounts and sketches related to several incidents, including a notable sighting in February 2022 near Colorado Springs, Colorado, where Army personnel reported a shimmering object above Cheyenne Mountain. Investigators concluded that the sightings documented do not provide evidence of extraterrestrial life or technology, emphasizing that unresolved cases indicate insufficient information rather than definitive conclusions.