Phoenix Lights (Phoenix, Arizona) 1997
π Location
Unknown, Phoenix, AZ
Specific Location: Phoenix metropolitan area, central Phoenix, Arizona
Coordinates: 33.44840, -112.07400
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33.4484Β°, -112.0740Β°
π Description
A sequence of unusual lights observed in the night sky over the Phoenix, Arizona area. The lights appeared to move independently rather than as a single conventional aircraft; some witnesses described a V-shaped or triangular formation. The phenomenon sparked widespread speculation about extraterrestrial origin and possible misidentifications, with explanations ranging from distant aircraft to road flares tied to balloons.
π Circumstances
Observed in the evening over the Phoenix area; reports described lights traveling across the sky and not behaving like typical aircraft.
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmiw7jm1c004g8fhghiwoejyw
- Primary Source
- www.nbcnews.com
- Added to Map
- December 7, 2025