| Country | United States |
| State or Province | South Carolina |
| City | Myrtle Beach |
| Date | Mid-June, 1985 (Not Specified) |
| Time | 9-10 PM |
| Weather | Clear Night |
| Duration | Approximately 15 minutes or more |
| Witnesses (Number) | Several hundred (Minimum estimate) |
| Distance | 7-8 miles (Estimated) |
| Solid Object | Yes |
| Size | Estimated at 900 feet across for the first two orbs |
| Shape | Spherical |
| Shape Details | Orbs |
| Metallic/Shiny | Not Specified |
| Color | Orange-yellow |
| Glow/Halo | Yes, a warm glow |
| Lights | Yes |
| How Many Lights | Six smaller lights in addition to the main orbs |
| How Bright | Not overly bright, but warm |
| Light Coloration | Orange-yellow |
| Sound | Not Specified |
| Motion/Speed | Slow, bobbing up and down |
| Number of Objects | Initially one, split into two, and six additional smaller lights |
| Coordination/Communication | Appeared in sequence |
| Windows | Not Specified |
| Occupants | Not Specified |
| Description | In mid-June 1985 at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the witness, an ex-Air Force Electronic Warfare Technician, along with their ex-wife and friends, observed a huge glowing orange-yellow orb rise above the ocean horizon around 9-10 PM. This orb eventually split into two and was accompanied by six smaller lights appearing in sequence at a higher altitude. The sighting, which lasted for around 15 minutes, was witnessed by several hundred people. The witness notes that this mass sighting event has never been reported publicly. |
| Nearby Landmarks | Myrtle Beach, 68th Avenue North |
| Latitude | 33.7075 |
| Longitude | -78.8556 |
| Altitude | Not Specified |
| Propulsion | Not Specified |
| Advanced Capabilities | Not Specified |
| Visible Payload | Not Specified |
| Radar | Not Specified |
| Signatures | Not Specified |
| Awareness | Not Specified |
| Aggression | Not Specified |
| Health Effects | Not Specified |
| Physical/Environmental Effects | Not Specified |
| Animal Disturbance | Not Specified |
| Witness Feelings | Perplexed, frequently recalled |
| Witness Assessment | Mass sighting, unreported |
| Additional Info | The witness had served in the Air Force from 1982-1986 and had a strong interest in aircraft. They have experienced several sightings, but this one was particularly notable. |
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