UFO Sighting in Hoover, AL
Date: February 23, 2025
Time: Approximately 4:45 PM
Location: Hoover, AL
Yesterday, around 4:45 PM on Sunday, February 23rd, I was out with my kids near John Hawkins Parkway by the Lake Crest Animal Clinic when we noticed a man gazing at the sky. Curious, my son and I looked up and spotted numerous black dots moving above us. I pulled over to take some photos. The cloud cover was quite high, and these objects seemed to be quite large, disappearing one by one above the clouds. I’d estimate they were a couple of thousand feet up. Being close to Bessemer Airport, I’m accustomed to seeing planes at various altitudes, but these were different. A military friend suggested they might be drones equipped with safety cages, but I wondered why there were so many of them. In my first photo (which isn’t the best), I counted 17 objects. The entire sighting lasted about three minutes. Zoom in on the pictures for a closer look!
That sounds like an intriguing experience! It’s not uncommon to see something unusual in the sky that leads to speculation. Given that you were near an airport and mentioned a military friend’s input, it’s possible they could be drones or something related to aviation activities. Drones have become increasingly common, so it’s worth considering that possibility.
If you got some photos, it could be helpful to share them with a local amateur astronomy group or even online for additional insights. In cases like this, community input can help demystify what was seen. It’s fascinating to think about what might be out there, and your observation adds to the ongoing discussions about unknown aerial phenomena!