Quirindi NSW: Twenty Silver Spheres in Formation, Angel Hair Substance Sublimates on Contact
On 10 August 1998, at least four witnesses near Quirindi, New South Wales, Australia, observed 20 silver spherical objects executing highly complex aerial maneuvers. The spheres flew in tight formation, performed sharp right-angle turns at speed, and maintained a hovering line with precisely equal spacing through a leapfrog-style repositioning sequence. During rapid acceleration phases, a white filamentous substance streamed from the objects, condensing into long strands that descended slowly and draped over telephone lines and trees.
The deposited material — commonly termed angel hair — was described as white, cotton-like, and surprisingly strong, requiring significant force to break. However, upon being handled directly, the substance sublimated to nothing within moments, leaving no residue for laboratory analysis. This self-destructing property has been reported in hundreds of similar angel hair cases worldwide. The Quirindi incident is cited in the AAWSAP materials overview as a representative case documenting this recurring phenomenon, which remains chemically uncharacterized due to the material's rapid decomposition upon collection attempts.
Background
In 1998, witnesses in Quirindi, New South Wales, Australia observed approximately twenty silver spheres flying in formation across the sky. As the objects passed overhead, they deposited a fibrous, translucent substance known as "angel hair" that sublimated rapidly upon contact with human skin.
The Incident
Witnesses saw the silver spheres maneuvering in formation. The objects released angel hair, a cobweb-like material, which fell to the ground. Multiple witnesses collected samples before the material disappeared.
Witness Accounts
- Residents reported seeing twenty shiny silver spheres passing overhead.
- The substance covered people, cars, and surroundings.
- It disintegrated upon touch, preventing collection in some cases.
Angel Hair Phenomenon
Angel hair has been reported worldwide with UFO sightings since at least the 1950s. The most famous case was the 1954 Florence stadium mass sighting in Italy. Its rapid sublimation has consistently prevented thorough laboratory analysis.