Close Encounter with a Black Triangle, 2004
Date: July 13, 2004, around midnight
Location: Denver, Colorado
Conditions: Cool and clear
I reported this incident to MUFON back then but never received any follow-up. Here’s what happened: I was standing on my wife’s apartment balcony (we were married three months later) enjoying a cigarette and gazing up at the night sky, with I-25 visible across the street.
Suddenly, the stars I was looking at vanished. For a moment, I was confused until I realized they were being obscured by something. It was so dark that the only way I could see it was by observing the stars it hid behind. After focusing, I spotted an enormous triangular object approximately 300 yards away. As it approached, I could see the pointed tip facing forward, moving in the direction of about 45 mph.
As it passed by—now only about 150 yards away—the only sound I sensed was a soft “whooshing,” barely audible. This could have been caused by the air displacement around its massive form. When the rear of the craft came into view, I noticed three faint amber lights or vents, but nothing else illuminated on the craft. It followed the highway at an altitude of around 500 feet until it disappeared from my sight.
There were no lights beneath or on the tips of the triangle. It was colossal, darker than anything I had ever seen, and almost completely silent. If I hadn’t been deliberately watching it, I probably wouldn’t have even noticed the faint sound it made. I was completely on alert during the encounter.
That’s all there is to it.
Thank you for sharing your experience! Your sighting sounds incredibly intriguing. The way you describe the enormity and darkness of the craft, along with the silent “whooshing” sound, adds a layer of eeriness to the encounter. It’s really fascinating how these triangle-shaped UFOs have been reported in various locations, often with similar characteristics.
It’s unfortunate that you didn’t receive any follow-up from MUFON, as it would have been interesting to see if they had any other reports from that time or area. Have you had any other unusual experiences since then, or have you noticed public interest or awareness of similar sightings in the Denver area?