Orbs

What Are Orbs?

Orbs are circular objects that sometimes appear in photographs or videos. They are one of the most commonly discussed topics in paranormal investigations. Some people believe orbs represent spirits or spiritual energy, while many photographers and investigators point to natural causes such as dust, insects, water droplets, or camera effects.

At Dead Air Paranormal, we do not automatically consider an orb to be paranormal. Every image should be carefully reviewed before drawing conclusions.

Common Types of Orbs

White Orbs

The most frequently reported type. They are often associated with spirits in paranormal folklore but are also commonly caused by dust or moisture reflecting a camera's flash.

Blue Orbs

Some people believe blue orbs represent calm or protective energy. There is no scientific evidence supporting this interpretation.

Green Orbs

Often caused by lens flare when a bright light reflects inside the camera lens. They are among the most common camera artifacts.

Orange or Red Orbs

May result from nearby lights, reflections, insects close to the lens, or airborne particles illuminated by a flash.

Dark Orbs

Dark circular shapes are less commonly reported. They may be caused by insects, debris, shadows, or camera artifacts and should be examined carefully.

Common Natural Explanations

Before considering a paranormal explanation, investigators should check for:

Dust particles

Pollen

Insects

Rain

Snow

Fog

Water droplets

Spider webs

Lens flare

Camera flash reflection

Dirty camera lenses

Compression artifacts in digital images

Most orb photographs can be explained by one or more of these causes.