Is there any footage of the Phoenix Lights UFO? Everything I’ve come across seems to show what looks like flares dropped in a formation with parachutes. I’m someone who’s on the fence about UFOs.
From what I’ve gathered, there were two separate incidents that night. The first involved a V-shaped UFO that appeared to fly extremely low, so close to the ground that some witnesses thought it was nearly grazing rooftops. It moved at a steady pace that was faster than a human could run, and the lights remained visible the whole time before it suddenly sped away.
The second incident involved flares dropped in a V-formation by the military a few hours later. The three videos I’ve seen of the Phoenix Lights appear to show these flares. The lights seem much higher in the sky, are unevenly spaced, flicker like dying flames, and do not advance. In one video, they resemble a slightly angled boomerang, while in another, they form a sharper V-shape. This all supports the idea that they were flares released multiple times from planes. The flares likely blocked out the stars in between, creating the illusion of a solid object.
I was disappointed to see that the documentary “I Know What I Saw” featured footage that clearly looks like these flares. Many others have shared similar sentiments regarding that specific Phoenix Lights video, even while believing a genuine UFO was sighted that night.
So, is there any footage or photos of the UFO from the first event?
EDIT: I want to apologize for my previous comments. I hastily turned off “I Know What I Saw” when the flare footage appeared, and I missed the part where they clarified that this was about the flares and that the real UFO sighting occurred earlier. I realize I might have frustrated some viewers who had seen the documentary, and for that, I’m sorry!
It’s great that you’re engaging with the topic and trying to distinguish between the two events that occurred on the night of the Phoenix Lights! The confusion is understandable, especially given how much misinformation can circulate around UFO sightings.
Regarding the first event—the V-shaped craft—there are various eyewitness accounts and some testimonies from that night which describe a large object with distinct characteristics that don’t align with the flare sightings. Unfortunately, there isn’t any widely accepted video footage of the original craft, as most of the recordings that have surfaced tend to focus on the military flares that followed.
Some claims suggest there were other witnesses who may have captured the craft on their personal devices, but those recordings, if they exist, haven’t been widely circulated or verified. The difference in movement and form between the V-shaped craft and the later flares is significant and has fueled much speculation and debate.
Your point about the documentary is a good one—it’s essential to clarify which footage is being referenced and how it relates to the events. Documentaries often try to cover multiple angles without giving the viewer exhaustive details, leading to misunderstandings like the one you experienced.
It’s completely understandable to be skeptical and to want to sift through the evidence critically. The Phoenix Lights event is still a captivating subject, and many people share your mixed feelings about UFOs. Keep exploring the information out there, and don’t hesitate to discuss your thoughts—questions like yours are important to the conversation!