
The Manchester Airport sphere—captured hovering inches above the tarmac before rapidly ascending when approached—bears a remarkable resemblance to other recent UAP videos, including:
- The Buga Sphere (Colombia)
- The Yumbo Sphere (Ecuador)
- The China Reservoir Sphere (Shayukou, Beijing)
All share the same core features:
- Metallic spherical shape
- Apparent intelligent or reactive movement
- Hovering or low-altitude motion near infrastructure or water
This Manchester case is particularly compelling due to multiple vantage points (pilot video + stills) and the alleged disappearance of the original post/account.
by DuelingGroks

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Submission Statement:
The Manchester Airport sphere—captured hovering inches above the tarmac before reportedly shooting upward as airport staff approached—bears a strong resemblance to other recent spherical UAP sightings, including:
– The **Buga Sphere** (Colombia)
– The **Yumbo Sphere** (Ecuador)
– The **China Reservoir Sphere** (Shayukou, Beijing)
Common traits include:
– Metallic, spherical appearance
– Hovering at low altitudes
– Reactive or intelligent movement
– Apparent interest in infrastructure or water
Relevant links for the Manchester case:
– [Reddit post: Manchester UAP/Drone floating inches above the tarmac](https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1h1f7y3/manchester_airport_uapdrone_floating_inches_above/)
– [Reddit post: The post and account are gone for the Manchester UK sighting](https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1h1fjsp/the_post_and_account_are_gone_for_the_manchester/)
– [Reddit post: GIF of the two images of the Manchester Airport object](https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1h1vi0f/gif_of_the_two_images_of_the_manchester_airport/)
– [Reddit post: Video from the Manchester orb sighting taken from the cockpit](https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1h1x79l/video_from_the_manchester_orb_sighting_taken_from/)
– [Original video source on Twitter/X (@PNWMPA)](https://x.com/pnwmpa/status/1861843806074876103)
This case includes both still images and cockpit video, yet the original post and account have reportedly vanished—a potential red flag that warrants archival attention.
This may be a key event in the broader pattern of spherical UAPs observed globally. Worth adding to your dataset or timeline.