The Phoenix Lights Phenomenon

Overview

Mass UFO sighting over Arizona (1997). Thousands witnessed a massive V-shaped formation moving slowly across the sky.

Investigation

On March 13, 1997, thousands across Arizona, including Governor Fife Symington III, witnessed a massive V-shaped formation of lights slowly moving across the sky. The U.S. Air Force attributed the lights to flares dropped by A-10 Warthog aircraft, but this explanation was met with skepticism.

Why it matters

Significant due to the sheer number of credible witnesses, including a high-ranking government official. It highlights the challenges in providing satisfactory explanations for widespread anomalous aerial phenomena.