The appearance of a body part floating or appearing in mid air. Most famous example occurred during the feast of Belshazzar (Daniel 5, Old Testament), when a hand appeared and wrote on a wall. In paranormal investigations some observers have witnessed faces or heads appearing briefly in mid-air.
Od: Optical Distortion
Optical illusion or distorted view of a scene. May be related to Divergent Reality, Glitch In The Matrix or Abduction. When experienced with aerial craft, the object may appear to shimmer, ripple or look as if it is cloaked.
Li: Light Phenomenon
Self illuminating ball (orb) or spot of light. Can also appear as flashes similar to flash bulbs or lightning. Can be related to Abduction Phenomena, Cryptids, and Men In Black.
Va: Vaporous Phenomenon
A transient mist or cloud-like form with no definitive shape. Could possibly be created as a cold spot forms as the temperature is close to the dew point. Moisture in the air then creates a type of very localized cloud or fog. In some cases this can be very darkly colored.
Sf: Shadow Figure
A shadow figure typically appears as a dense, pure black, humanoid figure, which can be witnessed in darkness, a lighted room, or even in broad daylight.
Figures come in many shapes and sizes, but are commonly seen as thin humans, which may or may not be wearing a hat.
These entities have been known to mimic the likeness of people in the vicinity.