Aliases
Disambiguation
Refers to unexplained light phenomena reported in the sky, distinct from solid object sightings (discs, triangles) and close encounter classifications. Not to be confused with electrical discharge phenomena (ball lightning) or known aircraft lighting systems.
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Concept
Unexplained luminous phenomena observed in the sky, including stationary lights, moving orbs, and pulsating displays, documented as one of the primary categories of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings.
Fenômenos luminosos inexplicados observados no céu, incluindo luzes estacionárias, esferas móveis e exibições pulsantes, documentados como uma das categorias primárias de avistamentos de fenômenos aéreos não identificados (UAP).
Enrichment
- Unidentified Flying ObjectWikipedia▎ high· 2026-05-14
- Light phenomena (mirages, ball lightning, searchlights, satellite flares) account for many UFO reports
- Fata Morgana is a type of mirage where objects below the horizon appear to hover in the sky
- Light phenomena classification is one of prosaic explanations for UFO sightings
- Definition of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, UAPNational Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP)▎ high· 2026-05-14
- UAP is defined as the visual stimulus provoking a sighting report of an object or light in the sky
- NARCAP adopted 'UAP' terminology in 1999 to encompass both objects and lights
- Lights qualify as valid UAP observations after technical examination by qualified experts
- Department of War Releases Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Files in Historic Transparency EffortU.S. Department of War▎ high· 2026-05-14
- Declassified DoW files document unexplained orbs of light moving around aircraft and navy vessels
- Video evidence DOW-UAP-PR38 shows light phenomena moving at high speeds with unexplained maneuvers
- Light phenomena cases remain classified as 'unresolved' with no firm explanation
Lights
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Disambiguation: Refers to unexplained light phenomena reported in the sky, distinct from solid object sightings (discs, triangles) and close encounter classifications. Not to be confused with electrical discharge phenomena (ball lightning) or known aircraft lighting systems.
Lights represent one of the most commonly documented categories of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and UFO sightings. This classification encompasses observations of unexplained luminous phenomena in the sky, including stationary lights, moving orbs, and pulsating or flashing light displays, typically observed at distances greater than 150 meters from witnesses. While many light phenomena can be attributed to optical effects (satellite flares, mirages, searchlights, ball lightning), a subset of reports documented in military records remain unexplained despite technical analysis. The National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP) formally adopted the term 'Unidentified Aerial Phenomena' (UAP) in 1999 to specifically encompass both object sightings and light phenomena, as earlier UFO terminology did not adequately capture light-only observations.
Enriquecimento (PT-BR)
Desambiguação: Refers to unexplained light phenomena reported in the sky, distinct from solid object sightings (discs, triangles) and close encounter classifications. Not to be confused with electrical discharge phenomena (ball lightning) or known aircraft lighting systems.
As "Lights" (luzes) representam uma das categorias mais comumente documentadas de fenômenos aéreos não identificados (UAP) e avistamentos UFO. Essa classificação abrange observações de fenômenos luminosos inexplicados no céu, incluindo luzes estacionárias, esferas móveis e exibições de luz pulsante ou piscante, tipicamente observadas a distâncias maiores de 150 metros de testemunhas. Embora muitos fenômenos de luz possam ser atribuídos a efeitos ópticos (clarões de satélite, miragens, holofotes, relâmpago em bola), um subconjunto de relatórios documentados em registros militares permanece inexplicado apesar da análise técnica. O National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP) adotou formalmente o termo "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena" (UAP) em 1999 especificamente para abranger tanto avistamentos de objetos quanto fenômenos de luz, já que a terminologia anterior de UFO não capturava adequadamente observações apenas de luz.
External Sources
- Unidentified Flying Object · Wikipedia · reliability:
high— Light phenomena (mirages, ball lightning, searchlights, satellite flares) account for many UFO reports; Fata Morgana is a type of mirage where objects below the horizon appear to hover in the sky; Light phenomena classification is one of prosaic explanations for UFO sightings - Definition of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, UAP · National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP) · reliability:
high— UAP is defined as the visual stimulus provoking a sighting report of an object or light in the sky; NARCAP adopted 'UAP' terminology in 1999 to encompass both objects and lights; Lights qualify as valid UAP observations after technical examination by qualified experts - Department of War Releases Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Files in Historic Transparency Effort · U.S. Department of War · reliability:
high— Declassified DoW files document unexplained orbs of light moving around aircraft and navy vessels; Video evidence DOW-UAP-PR38 shows light phenomena moving at high speeds with unexplained maneuvers; Light phenomena cases remain classified as 'unresolved' with no firm explanation