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United States1997-03-13civilian claim

Phoenix Lights

On March 13, 1997, thousands of Arizona and Nevada residents observed two separate events over Phoenix: a silent V-shaped formation of lights traversing the state at low altitude, and a stationary arc of brilliantly lit objects visible for 106 minutes; then-Governor Fife Symington mocked witnesses publicly but stated in 2007 that he personally witnessed 'something otherworldly.'

On March 13, 1997, thousands of Arizona and Nevada residents observed two separate events over Phoenix: a silent V-shaped formation of lights traversing the state at low altitude, and a stationary arc of brilliantly lit objects visible for 106 minutes; then-Governor Fife Symington mocked witnesses publicly but stated in 2007 that he personally witnessed 'something otherworldly.'

Brief

On March 13, 1997, thousands of Arizona and Nevada residents observed two separate events over Phoenix: a silent V-shaped formation of lights traversing the state at low altitude, and a stationary arc of brilliantly lit objects visible for 106 minutes; then-Governor Fife Symington mocked witnesses publicly but stated in 2007 that he personally witnessed 'something otherworldly.' The two events are distinct: the first formation crossed from Nevada through Tucson in roughly 106 minutes; the second, widely filmed, was later attributed to A-10 flares dropped at the Barry Goldwater Range. Witnesses including airline pilots and law enforcement described the first object as massive, noiseless, and below 1,500 feet. Symington's 2007 reversal was reported by CNN and published on his own website.

Metadata

Date
1997-03-13
Year
1997
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Region
United States
Status
confirmed
Tag
civilian claim
Primary
The Phoenix Lights UFO sightings in 1997: An oral history
Source type
article
Sources
3

Key Points

  • On March 13, 1997, thousands of Arizona and Nevada residents observed two separate events over Phoenix: a silent V-shaped formation of lights traversing the state at low altitude, and a stationary arc of brilliantly lit objects visible for 106 minutes; then-Governor Fife Symington mocked witnesses publicly but stated in 2007 that he personally witnessed 'something otherworldly.'
  • The two events are distinct: the first formation crossed from Nevada through Tucson in roughly 106 minutes; the second, widely filmed, was later attributed to A-10 flares dropped at the Barry Goldwater Range.
  • Witnesses including airline pilots and law enforcement described the first object as massive, noiseless, and below 1,500 feet.
  • Symington's 2007 reversal was reported by CNN and published on his own website.

Most Interesting

  • The two events are distinct: the first formation crossed from Nevada through Tucson in roughly 106 minutes; the second, widely filmed, was later attributed to A-10 flares dropped at the Barry Goldwater Range.
  • Witnesses including airline pilots and law enforcement described the first object as massive, noiseless, and below 1,500 feet.
  • On March 13, 1997, thousands of Arizona and Nevada residents observed two separate events over Phoenix: a silent V-shaped formation of lights traversing the state at low altitude, and a stationary arc of brilliantly lit objects visible for 106 minutes; then-Governor Fife Symington mocked witnesses publicly but stated in 2007 that he personally witnessed 'something otherworldly.'

Timeline

  1. 1997-03-13 · Encounter

    On March 13, 1997, thousands of Arizona and Nevada residents observed two separate events over Phoenix: a silent V-shaped formation of lights traversing the state at low altitude, and a stationary arc of brilliantly lit objects visible for 106 minutes; then-Governor Fife Symington mocked witnesses publicly but stated in 2007 that he personally witnessed 'something otherworldly.'

  2. 2022 · Source record

    The Phoenix Lights UFO sightings in 1997: An oral history is the preferred source material attached to this encounter.

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