Strange sighting in the night sky Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SIGHTING (noun)
1. the act of observing
NIGHT (noun)
1. the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
2. Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx

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