Albuquerque: Strange Sighting: Large, Purple Orb Hovers Over Sandia PeakAlbuquerque: Strange Sighting: Large, Purple Orb Hovers Over Sandia Peak Residents of Albuquerque, New Mexico, were left bewildered on Tuesday evening when a large, purple orb hovered mysteriously over Sandia Peak. Witnesses reported seeing the object shortly after sunset, hovering approximately 500 feet above the mountain’s summit. The orb, described as being about the size of a car, emitted a faint, ethereal glow that cast an eerie purple hue on the surrounding area. According to eyewitnesses, the orb remained motionless for several minutes before slowly drifting towards the southeast. It then disappeared into the darkness, leaving behind no trace. “I’ve never seen anything like it before,” said local resident Emily Carter, who witnessed the sighting from her backyard. “It was like a giant, glowing ball, just hanging there in the sky.” Officials from the Albuquerque Police Department and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigated the incident but found no evidence of any aircraft or other known objects in the area at the time of the sighting. Dr. Michael Carstens, an astronomy professor at the University of New Mexico, speculated that the orb could have been a natural phenomenon, such as a rare atmospheric anomaly. However, he acknowledged that it was difficult to say for sure without more information. “It’s entirely possible that this was a natural occurrence,” said Carstens. “But it’s also possible that it was something else, something we can’t yet explain.” The sighting has sparked a flurry of speculation on social media, with some users suggesting that it was a UFO or a sign of extraterrestrial life. Others dismissed the incident as a hoax or a misidentified object. “Until we have more evidence, it’s hard to say what this thing really was,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “But I can assure the people of Albuquerque that we are taking this matter seriously and will continue to investigate.” The Albuquerque Police Department is encouraging anyone who may have witnessed the sighting or has any information to come forward.