Summary
On the morning of 26 April 2023, a motorist in Moncton, New Brunswick reported seeing a large white object hovering low above the area near the Moncton Coliseum. The witness described the object as approximately 70 feet wide, with two visible window-like features and extensions that initially resembled wings. It appeared motionless at an estimated altitude of about 500 feet before gradually fading from view or disappearing into low cloud. The witness later submitted a pencil sketch to MUFON. The case was closed as “Insufficient Data” when the witness did not respond to requests for a follow-up interview.
Additional Notes
The witness was driving east along Killam Drive near the Wheeler Boulevard overpass at approximately 9:00 a.m. when the object was first noticed above the Moncton Coliseum area. Low cloud cover was present at the time. The object was described as completely white and unusually low in the sky. Two window-like features were reportedly visible. At first glance, the witness assumed it was an aircraft, but the lack of apparent movement and its low altitude made the sighting seem unusual. As the witness continued toward the Coliseum parking area and Millennium Drive, the object remained visible for a short period before fading from sight or entering the cloud layer. The witness estimated its altitude at roughly 500 feet and its width at about 70 feet, although these measurements were visual estimates rather than instrument readings. A pencil sketch was submitted with the report. Months later, MUFON compared the drawing with publicly released images of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider, noting a visual resemblance between the two shapes. The comparison was made after the B-21’s first publicly acknowledged flight in November 2023. MUFON also highlighted a second Canadian report, Case 130105 from Mississauga, Ontario, dated 28 March 2023. That witness likewise described a white hovering aircraft-like object and submitted a drawing. MUFON discussed whether both could resemble a stealth flying-wing aircraft, but did not establish that either sighting involved a B-21. The Moncton case was ultimately closed as “Insufficient Data” because the witness did not respond to MUFON’s request for an interview. This means the available information was not sufficient for a firm identification or a stronger investigative conclusion.
The Location Today
Moncton remains a populated New Brunswick city. The reported winged object was observed in the sky; no physical landing site or dedicated public attraction is established.
- Environment
- Urban Area
- Time of Day
- Morning
- Evidence Level
- Witness Report
- Visiting the Location
- Not Applicable
- Ownership of the Location
- Not Applicable