Incident Description
At 9 p.m. local time on the evening of May 9, 2026, a group gathered outdoors in the village of Langley, Quebec, got a startling sight from the sky. One attendee, who was stargazing, spotted a spherical light glowing red and green.
The orb was estimated to be about 2 meters across. It passed about 45 feet (13 meters) from the witness and was visible for roughly one second. According to the witness, it traveled south at an elevation of about 28 degrees above the horizon and appeared to cut through the air at about 150 kilometers per hour, a speed not typically associated with aircraft or helicopters.
The witness said the orb lit up brightly, and the combination of red and green produced a striking visual effect. They wondered whether it was a flare or a missile, but the changing light and high speed led them to rule out a conventional aircraft.
Context and Possible Explanations
Investigations of similar reports tend to consider several possibilities:
- Drone – Although the reported speed and size are considered too great for most commercial drones, some military drones can reach higher speeds.
- Ball lightning – A natural phenomenon in which particles of radiation or materials in the atmosphere reflect light, creating the appearance of a glowing sphere.
- Satellite sighting with light effects – Satellites sometimes reflect sunlight, producing effects that are mistaken for “spherical lights.”
In any case, this is an eyewitness report with no additional observational verification, so it should be treated with caution.
Why It’s Interesting
The incident highlights how much uncertainty remains in our skies, even in an age of advanced technology. The object’s reported speed, bright colors, and estimated size raise questions about possible sources of unexplained lights.
Summary
The report points to the need for continued monitoring and careful documentation of sightings like this, so we can distinguish natural phenomena and human activity from sightings that remain unexplained.
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The report is listed in the NUFORC database under case number 197670 and is considered an unverified eyewitness report.
