UFO? Mysterious Object Seen In Sky Over Denver Metro Area - CBS Colorado

📍 Location

📝 Description

On August 3, 2020, multiple observers reported a bright object seen floating in the sky east of Denver within the Denver metro area. CBS Denver captured video of the object, which prompted speculation about a UFO. Subsequent reporting confirmed the appearance was consistent with a high-altitude weather balloon launched by Google’s Project Loon (the Loon Project). The FAA indicated this was the most likely explanation for the sighting. This aligns with earlier Colorado drone-sightings investigations and provides a non-UFO explanation for the event.

🔍 Circumstances

Observers reported a bright object east of Denver; CBS4 photojournalist filmed the object; the sighting triggered public interest and multiple inquiries to a local news station; later, the Loon Project stated they released a high-altitude weather balloon in the area and the FAA concurred with this assessment.

👤 Physical Description

Bright, high-altitude object consistent with a weather balloon; large and reflective in the sky, observed from ground level; described as floating/hovering in the upper atmosphere.

ℹ️ Additional Details

The object was attributed to Google's Project Loon weather balloons; Project Loon (Loon LLC) was a Google X project later spun off and eventually shut down; the balloons were used to provide internet connectivity from the stratosphere. Loon announced its shutdown in 2021, and the balloons were part of a broader effort that has since ended. See sources for details on Loon's history and defunct status.

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