UFO Cases
The Phoenix Lights (1997)
Mass UFO sighting witnessed by thousands of people across Arizona.
On March 13, 1997, thousands of witnesses across Arizona reported a V-shaped formation of lights crossing the sky.
Events
According to reports, lights in a V-formation moved silently. Air Force authorities later attributed part of the event to flares dropped during military exercises.
Important note
There is no scientific confirmation of these claims. This article presents reports, theories and hypotheses for educational purposes.
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Frequently asked questions
Part of the event was attributed to military flares; debate persists.
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