A mysterious event in the sky has left Aussies scratching their heads, with many questioning whether they just witnessed something extraterrestrial.

What began as a strange sight quickly spiralled into wild theories and widespread curiosity.

As the incident unfolded, meteorologists were quick to step in and offer explanations, but that didn't stop the flood of speculation.


Residents of Cronulla were left baffled this week when a strange cloud that looked like a spaceship appeared over the ocean in Sydney’s southern suburbs. Many took to social media to share snaps and videos of the mysterious formation, sparking wild speculation.


Meteorologist Felix Levesque from Weatherzone quickly reassured the public that there was no cause for concern. He explained that the bizarre cloud was not a UFO but a roll cloud, a type of weather formation distinct from the lenticular cloud often mistaken for a flying saucer.

'Some guessed the 'spaceship' was a lenticular cloud, which is formed when moist winds are forced over a barrier, such as a mountain,' Mr Levesque said. 'This rising motion over the barrier causes the air to cool and condense into a stationary cloud.'

While the lenticular cloud typically has a smooth, oval appearance that could resemble a UFO, Mr Levesque clarified that the Cronulla cloud was a roll cloud instead. These clouds are created when a denser, cooler airmass pushes under another airmass, causing a rolling motion on the leading edge.


'Roll clouds form when a cooler, denser air mass pushes under another airmass, causing this rising and 'rolling' motion on the leading edge of the airmass–hence the name,' he explained. 'Southerly busters, like on Tuesday, can bring roll clouds, and these can occur about three to five times a year in Sydney.'

The cloud, which appeared over the ocean in Cronulla, caught the attention of many locals, with some wondering if it had extraterrestrial origins. Social media exploded with humorous comments.

'Don't believe anything they say. It's the government,' one person joked. Another added, 'How long before some local in the area offers them aliens some shrimp on the barbie and an ice cold beer?'


'The mothership going by the size… next we will be seeing UFOs, orbs and drones,' a third commented, continuing the lighthearted conspiracy theories.

Mr Levesque noted that roll clouds were more commonly seen in areas like the Gulf of Carpentaria, where they are known as the 'Morning Glory Cloud.' Despite their strange appearance, he assured Sydneysiders that they had nothing to fear.


Have you ever witnessed something in the sky that left you wondering? Drop a comment and share your own sky mysteries with us.