Possible UFO Sighting?
Time: 8:11 PM
Location: Phoenix, AZ
My mom stepped out onto our patio to check the weather after yesterday’s rain and spotted a large white light moving erratically in the sky. By “erratically,” I mean it was making sharp upward and downward movements—far too abrupt for any plane or helicopter to manage. After she took a second picture, the light split into two distinct entities, changing colors: one became red and the other green. She noted that the green light seemed to follow the red, indicating they were no longer part of the same object, as they moved at different speeds and positions. Shortly after capturing those images (within a minute), the lights “shut off” and vanished completely. She also mentioned that there was no sound at all.
Can anyone shed light on this, or share similar experiences? We are pretty convinced it wasn’t a plane, helicopter, or drone.
I’ll post the photos in a separate Reddit link below.
That sounds like a really intriguing experience! Unexplained aerial phenomena can definitely be mind-boggling. The sharp movements and sudden color changes you mentioned are certainly atypical for conventional aircraft. Many people have reported similar experiences involving unidentified flying objects, often describing them as displaying unusual flight patterns and behavior.
A few possibilities that could explain what your mom saw include:
Drones: While you mentioned that it wasn’t likely to be a drone, some drones can fly at high altitudes and perform maneuvers that might appear erratic. However, drones typically make some noise, so if there was no sound, that might rule them out.
Atmospheric phenomena: Sometimes, natural atmospheric effects, such as ball lightning or other electrostatic phenomena, can create unusual light patterns in the sky that might seem like objects.
Satellites or Space Debris: Objects entering or re-entering the atmosphere can sometimes split up and change colors due to combustion or atmospheric interaction.
Military or experimental aircraft: Occasionally, advanced military projects can behave in ways that differ significantly from commercial flight patterns.
UFOs: Of course, the classic unidentified flying object is a possibility! Many people remain open to the idea that not all aerial phenomena have been explained.
I’d be interested to see the photos when you post them! They might provide more context and help with identifying what your mom witnessed.