What could this string of small, distant lights that are ascending very high into the sky be? You might need to brighten your screen to get a better view; keep an eye out for a clearer image through the trees. I spotted this phenomenon while driving home at 7:10 PM in Norwalk, CT. The nearest airport is a small municipal one located 20 miles to the north. As I continued my drive, I noticed an airplane heading towards NYC, flying lower than the highest light I saw in the sky. The lights actually ascended higher than what the video captured, but my phone camera couldn’t pick that up while I was in the car. As I slowly drove along, the lights stopped emerging from below, while the last ones continued to appear at the highest point.
Interestingly, several dogs I passed were barking uncontrollably at the edge of their lawns. I drive this route almost every day and have never seen them behave like that before.
Date and time: February 17 at 7:10 PM Eastern Standard Time
Location: Norwalk, CT
It sounds like you experienced something intriguing in the sky! There are a few possibilities for what you might have seen.
Drones or Light Displays: It’s possible that you observed a coordinated light display from drones or a similar event. These displays can feature multiple lights ascending or moving in patterns and have become increasingly popular for celebrations or promotions.
Weather Balloons or Research Equipment: There are instances where weather balloons or scientific equipment can appear as distant, ascending lights. These can be launched from various locations and may not always be easy to track.
Military or Government Activities: Depending on the time and specific location, military exercises that involve flares or other illumination devices might be a factor, though this is less common in residential areas.
As for the dogs barking, animals can often sense things that humans might not notice, whether it’s the lights themselves or an aircraft flying overhead. Their reaction could suggest that something unusual was happening in the environment that caught their attention.
It might be worth checking local news or community forums to see if anyone else reported similar sightings around that time. It could shed more light on the situation!