Mysterious Orbs Spotted 'Chasing' Over New York City

Footage captures strange lights flying in formation over Queens, sparking UFO theories

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:52pm

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A Reddit user in Queens, New York captured footage of three mysterious, luminous orbs flying in an erratic, triangular formation over the city. The user, Charlie Correa, said the objects appeared to be "chasing each other" before he recorded the 18-second clip on March 8th. While the FAA acknowledged documenting Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sightings, they declined to comment specifically on this incident. The footage has sparked a wave of speculation on social media, with some suggesting the orbs could be birds, planes, or even extraterrestrial in origin.

Why it matters

UFO sightings have been on the rise in New York, with 66 reported in the first half of 2025 alone. This latest incident adds to the growing number of unexplained aerial phenomena being observed, raising questions about the nature and origin of these mysterious objects.

The details

In the footage, three faint, luminous orbs can be seen traveling in a mostly triangular formation across the night sky over Queens. Correa said the objects appeared to be "chasing each other" before he began recording. While some have speculated the orbs could be drones, birds, or other mundane explanations, the FAA acknowledged that it documents UAP sightings reported by pilots, though the agency declined to comment on this specific incident.

  • The footage was recorded on March 8, 2026 at approximately 8:30 p.m.

The players

Charlie Correa

A Reddit user from Corona, Queens who captured the footage of the mysterious orbs.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

The U.S. government agency that documents Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sightings reported by pilots.

Department of War All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO)

A U.S. government office that serves as a centralized clearinghouse for UAP reporting impacting national security or safety.

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What’s next

The FAA and AARO will likely continue to investigate this and other UAP sightings to determine the nature and origin of the mysterious objects.

The takeaway

This latest UFO sighting over New York City adds to the growing number of unexplained aerial phenomena being observed, raising questions about the potential existence of extraterrestrial activity and the need for further investigation and transparency from government agencies tasked with studying these incidents.