New Jersey skies have turned into a spectacle of the unexplained, leaving residents and UFO enthusiasts buzzing with questions. In December 2024, a film crew from ABC News captured footage of a glowing “Energy Orb” hovering over Mendham Township. The strange sighting is just the latest in a string of mysterious aerial phenomena reported nightly since mid-November. With glowing orbs, silent drones, and objects described as small cars vanishing without explanation, one thing is clear—something unusual is happening.
Eyewitnesses have shared vivid accounts of these encounters. Some describe the orbs as radiating an intense, otherworldly light while moving in erratic, zigzagging patterns. One witness likened the experience to seeing “a miniature sun” in the night sky. Others reported seeing drones nearly six feet wide or glowing objects hovering silently, only to disappear as suddenly as they appeared.
“It’s not just the way it moves; it’s the silence that gets you,”
said Maria Hensley, a longtime resident who watched an orb for several minutes before it blinked out of existence.
Theories about what’s going on have spread like wildfire, particularly in online UFO forums. Some are convinced the sightings are evidence of extraterrestrial activity, speculating that these glowing orbs could be probes sent to study Earth. Others think advanced technology—perhaps military in nature—might be behind the strange lights. Experts have offered more grounded explanations, like atmospheric plasma phenomena or drone activity, but these explanations haven’t satisfied everyone.
What’s fascinating is how similar sightings have been reported around the globe. In Norway’s Hessdalen Valley, glowing orbs have been a regular feature for decades, and Sedona, Arizona, has long been a hotspot for mysterious lights. This past summer, glowing orbs were even spotted near Stonehenge in England, leading some to speculate a link to ancient sites. Whether over the Mojave Desert or sugarcane fields in Colombia, these glowing lights seem to defy explanation wherever they appear.
Meanwhile, authorities have begun investigating. The FAA and local law enforcement are looking into whether these sightings involve unregulated drones or airspace violations, but official answers remain scarce. Frustration is growing among UFO enthusiasts, who feel the lack of transparency adds to the mystery. A Facebook group called New Jersey Mystery Drones has exploded to 44,000 members, with users sharing videos, debating theories, and recounting their own sightings.
“It feels like we’re piecing together a puzzle the government won’t even acknowledge,”
said one user in a recent post.
Social media has been equally ablaze. Tweets range from skeptical to conspiratorial, with some suggesting the orbs are nothing more than drones or atmospheric reflections. Others are convinced this could be humanity’s first real glimpse of extraterrestrial technology. One post sums up the curiosity:
“If this is the start of first contact, it’s a lot more subtle than I imagined.”
There’s also a historical context to these sightings. Reports of glowing orbs and unexplained flying objects stretch back decades, from Roswell’s crash site to the Pentagon’s now-declassified UAP investigations. These mysteries have always sparked debate, but the recurring nature of these phenomena raises bigger questions: Is humanity on the verge of a monumental discovery, or are these sightings just clever distractions for something more terrestrial?
Whatever the answer, people aren’t turning away. Across New Jersey, skywatchers are keeping their cameras ready, hoping to catch their own glimpse of the glowing orb or its enigmatic companions. The call to the curious is clear: keep watching, keep sharing, and keep questioning. Who knows? The next piece of the puzzle might be captured in a quiet New Jersey backyard.
The skies remain mysterious for now, and the truth feels just out of reach. Are we alone in the universe, or is something far closer observing us from above? Only time will tell.
