THINK ABOUTIT UFO SIGHTINGS REPORT
Date: October 21, 2017
Sighting Time: 03:00 PM
Day/Night: Daytime
Location: Long Beach, California
Urban or Rural: Urban
Entity Type:
Entity Description:
Hynek Classification: DD (Daylight Disc) Metallic or whitish object was seen in the day.
Duration: Not specified (though the video length may provide a hint).
No. of Object(s): 2 plus (one main large orb and at least 40 smaller spheres).
Appearance / Description of the Object(s): A huge white orb that ejected smaller spheres in a steady stream
Distance to Object(s):
Shape of Object(s): orb
Size of Object(s): huge
Color of Object(s): white
Number of Witnesses: 1 (recorded by the witness in their backyard).
Special Features/Characteristics: Smaller orbs were only visible through an infrared camera; first ejection formed a triangular formation.
Source: Reported To Think AboutIt
Summary/Description: I saw a huge white orb over my house in Long Beach CA. At first I spotted two objects crossing path’s with each other then focused on the larger one. As I zoomed in on my camera the UFO started ejecting smaller spheres into the atmosphere. The first ejection formed a triangular formation! As I kept filming the object started emitting tons of orbs falling in a steady stream from the main object. There were at least 40 smaller spheres emitted from the main UFO. Interestingly the smaller orbs were only visible through my infrared camera. This was recorded with my full spectrum Canon SX60 with a monopod in my backyard in Long Beach CA.
The first part of the video shows the raw footage and the analysis of the capture is presented in the end of the video.
Technical Analysis: The Infrared Mystery
A critical aspect of this Long Beach encounter is the witness’s use of a full-spectrum Canon SX60. The fact that the smaller ejected spheres were only visible through infrared suggests they were emitting light at wavelengths between 700 nm and 1 mm, which falls outside the range of human ocular perception.
This “cloaking” effect is frequently reported in modern UFO sightings. It implies that the objects may be utilizing a high-energy propulsion system or a plasma-based hull that shifts its visible signature into the infrared spectrum. The triangular formation assumed by the first ejection suggests an intelligent, coordinated deployment rather than a random release of debris or atmospheric phenomena.
Historical Context: Southern California Mothership Reports
Southern California has a long history of “mothership” sightings—large primary crafts that serve as carriers for smaller “scout” orbs. The 2017 Long Beach event mirrors historical cases where a central white orb acts as a hub for dozens of smaller entities.
Urban sightings like this are particularly significant because they occur in high-traffic airspace. The witness noted that the objects were spotted “crossing paths,” indicating a complex aerial environment where these anomalies were operating alongside conventional traffic, yet remaining largely undetected by the public due to their infrared nature. This report adds a vital data point to the California Sightings archive, highlighting the necessity of multi-spectrum recording equipment in modern field research.
Regional Hotspot: Long Beach and the Pacific Corridor
The Long Beach area, situated along the California coast, is part of a high-activity corridor frequently cited in Ufological research. The proximity to significant maritime activity and major aerospace hubs often leads to a higher concentration of sightings. This 2017 event is particularly notable due to the sheer volume of “child” orbs released by the primary craft, a behavior that distinguishes it from typical drone or satellite misidentifications.
The fact that these objects were caught on a full-spectrum Canon SX60 emphasizes a growing trend in modern sightings: the objects appear to be “phased” out of the human visual spectrum. Without the aid of infrared technology, this mass-ejection event would have remained entirely invisible to the casual observer on the ground.
The Long Beach mothership orb encounter serves as a benchmark for modern, tech-assisted reporting. It moves beyond simple “lights in the sky” and provides a detailed look at the complex behaviors of these anomalies—specifically their ability to deploy secondary units and organize into triangular formations.
As the California Sightings archive grows, cases like this one highlight that the phenomenon is not just physical but increasingly multispectral. By archiving this 2017 Long Beach case with such comprehensive technical detail, we provide future researchers with the data necessary to understand the elusive nature of these persistent aerial visitors.
