The Battle of Nuremberg

Overview

Alleged celestial event or aerial battle (1561) over Nuremberg, Germany, described as a multitude of objects, including cylinders and spheres, engaging in combat.

Investigation

Depicted in a woodcut by Hans Glaser, it is interpreted by some as an early UFO sighting. Skeptics attribute it to a parhelion (sun dogs) or other atmospheric phenomena.

Why it matters

An early historical account interpreted as a possible UFO event, highlighting how unexplained aerial phenomena have been observed and recorded throughout history.