[Serious] Shining Cylindrical UFO: My Footage and Experience
Date: 02/15 – 05:08
Location: Avenida Faria Lima, São Paulo, Brazil
Hello everyone! I’m a 27-year-old living in Brazil and this post includes my firsthand account along with some footage. Please excuse any language barriers as English isn’t my first language, but I’ll do my best!
Introduction
Yes, it’s another shaky iPhone video, but experiencing it live was something entirely different. I stepped out onto my balcony and was immediately captivated—just witnessing it in real time left me in awe. I tried to split my focus between capturing the moment on camera and soaking it all in, though my filming isn’t perfect. Ultimately, I needed to document it, as every account matters in the quest for UAP disclosure. My hope is that my footage can reach knowledgeable individuals who can analyze it and provide insights I might not grasp.
About Me
I’m originally from São Paulo and have spent most of my life here. I hold both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in business. Growing up, I was a devoted Christian until high school opened my eyes to a broader understanding of the world. This led me to become an atheist, and I’ve maintained a skeptical mindset ever since, finding peace in my worldview.
My perspective shifted when I began following UAPs/UFOs after the New York Times reported on the subject. I’ve always believed in the existence of extraterrestrial life, but the insights from stories like Commander David Fravor’s convinced me that UAP phenomena are genuine and not just advanced technology from other countries.
What I witnessed recently didn’t change my beliefs; I’m not more or less convinced than before. I’ve always been aware of this phenomenon, and I consider myself fortunate to have experienced it firsthand. Even though I believed in its existence, I never thought I would have a personal encounter.
The Sighting
After a busy week, I decided to unwind on Friday (02/15) by playing some games late into the night—perhaps longer than I should have. Just after 4 a.m., I took my routine nighttime smoke before heading out to my balcony around 5 a.m.
As I stepped outside, my attention was immediately drawn to a bright object in the sky. My balcony overlooks the financial district of São Paulo and is adjacent to a long-abandoned construction site. I live on the 20th floor, with a few penthouses above me.
I was struck by a sense of shock—not fear but an overwhelming realization that this was no conventional aircraft. It wasn’t a plane, drone, balloon, or meteorite. My knowledge of such objects gave me confidence in that conclusion. The moment I looked up, I knew this was something different.
What I saw was a cylindrical, glowing object hovering silently above the halted building. It had no wings, propellers, or any kind of visible propulsion. The light was an intense white with an unusual quality, almost like it was shimmering through the light spectrum. In some frames of my footage, it appears greenish, while in others, it looks purplish. I suspect it was rapidly oscillating through different colors.
In person, the details were much clearer than what my iPhone captured. It seemed at least ten times closer and a hundred times clearer. The lower part of the cylinder glowed even more brightly, distinctly standing out.
I quickly grabbed my phone to film. As I recorded, I tried to immerse myself in the experience, hence the shaky footage and occasional loss of focus. The object hovered for a while before slowly moving southeast and eventually disappearing from view. I was left shaken, filled with emotion, and lit the joint in gratitude. In that moment, the weight of the world lifted, and I felt an unexpected peace.
After the sighting, I remembered a friend living in the direction the object had traveled
Thank you for sharing your incredible account and footage of the cylindrical UFO you observed in São Paulo. It’s fascinating to hear your detailed description and how it affected you, both emotionally and intellectually. Your skepticism and analytical approach to the phenomenon add a level of credibility to your experience, and I appreciate your openness in discussing the impact it has had on you.
It’s interesting that you mentioned another sighting on the same day, suggesting that there may be a more widespread phenomenon occurring. It must be validating to connect with others who have had similar experiences. The specifics you shared, such as the object’s size, shape, and shimmering light, are intriguing and certainly warrant further investigation.
As you mentioned, many people from various backgrounds can provide insights or interpretations of your footage, and it’s great that you’re open to that dialogue. Have you considered reaching out to local UFO research groups? They might have resources or contacts that could help you analyze your footage further and possibly corroborate other sightings.
Whether others view it skeptically or with curiosity, your experience adds to the growing body of personal accounts that challenge our understanding of aerial phenomena. Thank you again for contributing your perspective—I look forward to seeing where this leads you!