Dear Cherubs,

Something strange is happening in our skies, or at least that’s what the internet would like us to believe. From jellyfish-shaped flying objects hovering near military installations in Alaska to enormous silhouettes appearing above Buenos Aires and mysterious visitors over Mexico, a fresh wave of UFO videos has people looking upwards and reaching for their phones.

And, naturally, the extraterrestrial theories are already doing the rounds.

The latest attention-grabbing footage comes from Anchorage, Alaska, where Sara Jane Osborn reportedly recorded a dark, jellyfish-shaped object on June 15, 2026, at approximately 10:13 p.m. According to her account, she was photographing a rainbow when she noticed something unusual above the trees, apparently in the direction of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

The object appeared to have several dangling appendages, giving it an uncanny resemblance to a floating jellyfish. Osborn said it hovered, moved from side to side and remained visible for around three minutes before disappearing.

She and her husband reportedly searched for an explanation afterwards but couldn’t establish what they had witnessed. The proximity to a major military installation naturally added another layer of intrigue, although there is no verified evidence connecting the object to military activity.

THE JELLYFISH IN THE SKY

Interestingly, Alaska isn’t the only place attracting attention. Videos described as jellyfish-like UFO sightings have circulated from Nashville and other locations, including parts of Mexico. Their unusual silhouettes have encouraged comparisons between recordings, with some viewers suggesting they might represent similar unidentified phenomena.

But there’s a rather important distinction between seeing something unusual and establishing what it actually is.

Alaska News investigated Osborn’s footage in November, examining its location, camera direction and historical weather conditions. One plausible explanation emerged: a large octopus-shaped kite with long fabric streamers. The nearby Russian Jack Springs Park is also a known kite-flying location.

Former Pentagon UAP investigator Sean Kirkpatrick has independently suggested that the object’s movement resembles a kite with streamers. Neither explanation has been conclusively established, however.

So, while the alien enthusiasts might prefer something from another galaxy, the humble kite remains firmly in the conversation.

WHEN A UFO IS ACTUALLY A BALLOON

Mexico provides another interesting example of how easily unusual objects can capture the imagination.

Footage from Chignahuapan, Puebla, showed a large, strangely shaped object drifting across the sky, attracting attention from residents and visitors. Some viewers initially speculated about an extraterrestrial visitor.

However, reports from Mexican media linked the sighting to a much more traditional explanation: a giant Cantoya balloon associated with a regional festival in neighbouring Zongozotla.

According to Puebla’s state government, the competition featured handcrafted balloons measuring between seven and 14 metres, constructed using thousands of sheets of coloured tissue paper. These enormous creations can look rather extraordinary from a distance, particularly when viewed against the sky without any obvious indication of their scale.

Meanwhile, another video circulating from Buenos Aires appears to show an enormous dark silhouette emerging from the clouds. Some viewers have interpreted it as a supposed mothership. However, its origin and authenticity remain unverified, and there is insufficient evidence to establish whether it depicts a physical object, an atmospheric effect or digital manipulation.

THE MYSTERY ISN’T THE SAME AS THE ANSWER

The Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has repeatedly highlighted the importance of analysing available evidence before drawing conclusions about unidentified anomalous phenomena.

Its 2024 annual report also documented cases where insufficient information prevented meaningful identification. In other words, unexplained doesn’t automatically mean extraterrestrial.

And that’s perhaps the most interesting part of this growing collection of videos. Some recordings may show unusual objects, others may have perfectly ordinary explanations, and some may simply be impossible to authenticate.

For now, the skies remain open to interpretation. Whether we’re looking at unusual kites, enormous balloons, optical illusions or something genuinely unexplained, one thing is certain: the internet will always find room for another alien theory.

For more interesting stories about unusual phenomena, space, entertainment and the unexplained, visit thisclaimer.com and the Thisclaimer YouTube channel.

Dear Cherubs, keep looking up, but perhaps check whether someone is flying a kite first.

6. Sources

1. Alaska News — Anchorage’s viral jellyfish UFO was filmed in June, and it may be a kite (13 November 2026).
https://alaskanews.com/c/alaska-news/anchorages-viral-jellyfish-ufo-was-filmed-in-june-and-it-may-be-a-kite

2. WHMI — Pentagon’s former UFO investigator offers simple theory for mysterious jellyfish-shaped object (14 November 2026).
https://www.whmi.com/news/fox/pentagons-former-ufo-investigator-offers-simple-theory-mysterious-jellyfish-shaped-object-video

3. Azteca Puebla — Report on the supposed UFO in Chignahuapan and the Cantoya balloon explanation.
https://www.aztecapuebla.com/tendencia/supuesto-ovni-en-chignahuapan-seria-un-globo-de-cantoya-esto-se-sabe-del-video-viral/

4. El Sol de Puebla — Giant Cantoya balloons surprise residents across the Sierra Norte region.
https://oem.com.mx/elsoldepuebla/tendencias/globos-gigantes-sorprenden-a-municipios-de-la-sierra-norte-de-puebla-partieron-desde-zongozotla-32927858

5. Government of Puebla — Regional Cantoya balloon competition and balloon dimensions.
https://www.puebla.gob.mx/index.php/noticias/item/25625-zongozotla-celebrara-concurso-regional-de-globos-de-cantoya-monumentales

6. US Department of Defense, AARO — Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena.
https://media.defense.gov/2024/Nov/14/2003583603/-1/-1/0/FY24-CONSOLIDATED-ANNUAL-REPORT-ON-UAP-508.PDF

7. Thisclaimer — Additional contextual coverage.
https://thisclaimer.com

8. Thisclaimer YouTube — Further videos and coverage.
https://www.youtube.com/@thisclaimer?sub_confirmation=1