| Country | United States |
| State or Province | Pennsylvania |
| City | Lafayette Hill |
| Date | Mid-1980s (exact date not provided) |
| Time | Nighttime (exact time not provided) |
| Weather | Unknown |
| Duration | Several minutes |
| Solid Object | No |
| Size | Cantaloupe size |
| Shape | Circular |
| Shape Details | Bright red ball of light |
| Metallic/Shiny | Not specified |
| Color | Bright red |
| Glow/Halo | Yes |
| Lights | Yes |
| How Many Lights | One |
| How Bright | Very bright, hurt the eyes |
| Light Coloration | Red |
| Sound | Not mentioned |
| Motion/Speed | Hovered, floated, and moved |
| Number of Objects | 1 |
| Coordination/Communication | Not mentioned |
| Windows | Not mentioned |
| Occupants | Not mentioned |
| Description | Witness had a vivid childhood UFO sighting of a cantaloupe-sized, bright red ball of light hovering near his home in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, during the mid-1980s. The light appeared to notice the witness, causing a panic attack. The witness sought validation and information from UFO investigator Stan Gordon. |
| Nearby Landmarks | Field, Radio station tower site, Residential neighborhood |
| Latitude | 40.08 |
| Longitude | -75.273 |
| Altitude | Not mentioned |
| Propulsion | Not mentioned |
| Advanced Capabilities | Not mentioned |
| Visible Payload | Not mentioned |
| Radar | Not mentioned |
| Signatures | Not mentioned |
| Awareness | Witness felt it might have noticed him |
| Aggression | Not mentioned |
| Health Effects | Panic attack |
| Physical/Environmental Effects | None mentioned |
| Animal Disturbance | Not mentioned |
| Witness Feelings | Anxious and traumatized, caused a panic attack and lingering distress |
| Witness Assessment | Uncertain if it was a dream or real, sought validation and information about similar sightings in the area |
| Additional Info | Not available |
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