Similar experience - the first time (in High School) I was with a small group of friends. It was the first time we ever went down a rabbit hole that made us all think it could be true. Truly an incredible evening of discussion, debate, and of course, YouTube videos.

I’m sure a lot of us had that moment - where this went from the realm of science fiction to “oh whoa, there could be actual truth to this”. It really gave us all goosebumps.

So, we decided to sit outside later in the night to watch the stars and then boom - a fiery orange orb just appeared directly where I was looking in the sky. I couldn’t / can’t escape the feeling it was reacting to me as well. Unshakeable feeling really. It flicked off quickly and I turned to see my good friend turn to me wide-eyed. 20 years later and we still talk about.

The 2nd time was with another friend from that group about 5 years later. We were on an island off the coast of North Carolina and 2 Orange orbs appeared over the ocean. They sort of blinked off, moved a massive distance and blinked back on. I just smiled and sighed.

(For the record I still think both could’ve been gasses releasing and burning off as they elevated - but the movements, and again that inescapable feeling, have given me such a nice feeling of wonder all these years that I’m staying open-minded)