MUFON PRESENTS: The Cris Bledsoe Dec. 15, 2025 Orb Video- An Analysis by MUFON's Photo Analysis Team

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Mutual UFO Network (MUFON)
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January 16, 2026
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Tier 2Research and IntelligenceResearch & Analysis
Experiencer: Cris Bledsoe

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
panel discussionTopic: technology scienceIntel Value: 7/10

Summary

The encounter involves Chris Bledsoe, who filmed a green orb during a skywatch event in Writesville Beach, North Carolina. He claims the orb contained symbols and communicated with him. The footage shows the orb for only one second, and experts analyzed the video. They suggested it might be a lens flare or an imaging artifact from the camera used, which was an Apple iPhone Pro. They noted that the camera's processing could create false details, leading to misinterpretations of the orb's appearance. The analysis concluded that the orb's features likely resulted from the camera's technology rather than an actual anomalous object. There is no mention of lasting impact on Bledsoe from this encounter.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The discussion centers around a recent viral video of a green orb filmed by Chris Bledsoe, with various experts analyzing its authenticity. They express skepticism about the object's nature, suggesting it may be a lens flare or artifact from the camera used. The original video is reportedly unavailable for further scrutiny.

Primary Revelation

The green orb may not be an anomalous object but rather a lens flare or camera artifact.

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Bob Spearing
program managerneutral
MUFON

Hi everybody. My name is Bob Spearing. I'm MUFON's director of international development.

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Seth Feinstein
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MUFON
MUFON memberPhoto analysis team member

The Apple Pro camera is optimized for aesthetic clarity, not for scientific accuracy.

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Greg Cisco
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MUFON memberState section director

I just don't see that there is anything there to really say it's anomalous.

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Mark De Antonio
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Television personalityAstronomer

The lettering does not show up to have edges in any of the algorithms.

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Chris Bledsoe
witnesspro disclosure
World Forum
Public figure in UFO communityReported experiences

I know they are communicating other than telepathic.

Green Orb Video Analysis2020s (2025-12-15)alleged

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non human intelligencespecific

Chris Bledsoe filmed a green orb with symbols during a skywatch event.

Source: Bob Spearing
technologyspecific

The green orb may be a lens flare or defocused light rather than an anomalous object.

Source: Greg Cisco
technologyspecific

The Apple iPhone Pro camera used by Bledsoe can create artificial structures and artifacts in images.

Source: Seth Feinstein
technologyspecific

The lettering seen in the orb image is likely a processing artifact created by the camera.

Source: Seth Feinstein
coverupspecific

The original video of the green orb has been taken down and is not available for analysis.

Source: Seth Feinstein
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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
panel discussionTopic: technology scienceIntel Value: 7/10
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Cris Bledsoe

Retold Account

This is a retold account. Triad scoring requires direct experiencer testimony.