I saw a strange object in the sky as a child — what could it have been?
Title: I saw a strange object in the sky as a child — what could it have been?
When I was around 5–6 years old, I was skating in an open area near my school in the evening.
I looked up and noticed a small, completely round black object moving across the sky. It looked like a dark rock or sphere, with a crack-like opening in the middle. Inside it, I could see something bright red/orange, almost like glowing lava.
The strangest part was the movement. It was travelling much faster than anything I was used to seeing in the sky. I also remember what looked like heat distortion or a blurry trail behind it.
It was only visible for a short time before disappearing from my view.
I know childhood memories can change over time, so I'm not claiming it was anything supernatural. I'm genuinely curious what it could have been.
Has anyone seen something similar, or can you think of a normal explanation for it?