| ID | #1689759935 |
| Added | Wed, 19/07/2023 |
| Author | July N. |
| Sources | |
| Phenomena | |
| Status | Fact
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Initial data
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Time: 4:55 a.m.
Location: Coromandel Peninsula and Thames Bay, North Island.
Features/Characteristics: abnormal strobing light; square configuration of 5 lamps
Description:
The duration of the shooting is 10-15 minutes; a crystal clear evening with Venus visible high and bright in the sky. The witness is familiar with the positions of the planets.
The witness set up camp on Orer Point Beach in the Firth of Thames while cycling. On the morning of June 3, the witness came out of his tent. Looking at the Coromandel Peninsula, he saw a large bright white light over the northern tip of the ridges. At first he thought it must be Venus, but then he realized that it couldn't be because it was the wrong position, and then he found Venus in the night sky and Jupiter.
Looking back at the abnormal light, he noticed how it began to change color from white to orange, to bright red and back to white in a continuous sequence of blinks. Then the light "jumped across the sky to the north of me, over the sea, much faster than an ordinary plane could do." The movement of the light was so fast that it seemed that the light "turned off" in one position and turned on again in another. The light remained stationary and continued to flash a sequence of colors. At that moment, the light seemed to double in size or flashed and "fluttered down to the sea like a leaf." It became stationary at a lower altitude above the sea and began rotating the colored lights again before rising higher in the sky to the northwest, still above the sea.
Then the witness heard jet engines and saw the landing lights of an aircraft approaching from the east to his right. When he looked at the abnormal light again, he felt a growing sense of panic, now seeing four white lights in the same position forming the shape of a large square in the sky — as if they were "turned on". The fifth light, which he thought was the original light, was located next to the lower right light of the square and flickered rapidly through a sequence of colors. The witness did not hear any sounds related to these lights. He described the size of the square as larger than the size of his hand, which he holds at arm's length.
When the plane approached the Coromandel Peninsula, all five lights disappeared or "turned off" at the same time. A witness watched as the plane flew over Mangere Airport, passing by the place where the strange lights should have been. The witness continued to observe for some time, but the lights no longer appeared.
He stated:
"The movement of the first big light was simply amazing. I've never seen anything like it — it was a real show! Unfortunately, I don't have any photos or videos of this phenomenon."
A witness diagram using a Google image looks up the Thames Bay towards the northern ranges of the Coromandel Peninsula.
The witness wondered whether he had actually observed five separate lights or objects, or four light sources on a very large separate object and a fifth light source or object.
Ufocus NZ Comment:
The "falling leaf" movement of light described by the witness is a common description received from witnesses from all over the world. In addition to moving at extreme speed, erratic movement and performing turns at sharp angles, UFOs are also often described as "staggering", "fluttering" and descending with a "swinging" movement (like a falling leaf).
The witness presented a detailed diagram of the incident.
It is unlikely that the abnormal lights were flashes — flashes do not create unstable lights and movements.
It is unlikely that these were military actions — such actions usually occur between 08:00 and 17:00.
The movement and light characteristics of the observed anomalous lights do not correlate with aircraft.
The witness's description of the plane's flight path coincides with an early morning flight from Honolulu/Los Angeles/Vancouver/Samoa. He is right in saying that he could see the landing lights — planes flying on these routes to land in Auckland will have their landing lights on when they cross the Coromandel Peninsula.
It would be interesting to know if the crew of the aircraft noticed abnormal lights.
Original news
Date: Wednesday 3 June 2009
Time: 4.55 am
Location: Coromandel Peninsula & Firth of Thames, North Island
Features/characteristics: anomalous strobing light; square configuration of 5 lights
Description:
Duration of sighting 10-15 minutes; a crystal clear evening with Venus visible, high and bright in the sky. The witness is familiar with planetary positions.
The witness was camped on the beach at Orere Point on the Firth of Thames, as part of a cycling trip. On the morning of 3 June, the witness went outside his tent. Looking across at the Coromandel Peninsula he saw a large bright white light above the northern end of the ranges. At first he thought it must be Venus, but then realized that it could not be as this was the wrong position, and he then located Venus in the night sky, and Jupiter.
Upon looking back at the anomalous light he observed as it began changing colour from white to orange, to bright red, and back to white in a continual flashing sequence. The light then “leapt across the sky to a position north of me, over the sea, much faster than a conventional aircraft could.” The movement of the light was so swift that it was as if the light had ‘switched off’ in one position, and switched back on again in another. The light remained stationary and continued the flashing sequence of colours. At this point, the light appeared to double in size, or flare, and “fluttered downwards towards the sea like a leaf.” It became stationary at a lower altitude above the sea, and began the rotation of coloured lights again, before rising higher in the sky towards the northwest, still over the sea.
The witness then heard jet engines and saw the landing lights of an aircraft approaching from the east, to his right. When he looked again towards the anomalous light, he felt a rising sense of panic to now see four white lights in that position, forming the shape of a large square in the sky – just as if they had been “switched on.” A fifth light, which he believed to be the original light, was positioned near the bottom right-hand light of the square, and was strobing rapidly through the colour sequence. The witness did not hear any sound associated with these lights. He described the size of the square as being larger than the size of his hand held at arm’s length.
As the aircraft approached over the Coromandel Peninsula, all five lights disappeared or ‘switched off’ simultaneously. The witness watched the jet fly over and onwards towards Mangere Airport, passing near where the strange lights would have been. The witness kept watch for a while longer, but the lights did not reappear.
He stated, “The movement of the first large light was just astounding. I have never seen anything quite like it – it was quite a show! Sadly, I do not have a photo or video of the phenomenon.”
Witness’s diagram using Google image, looking up the Firth of Thames towards the Northern ranges of the Coromandel Peninsula.
The witness has pondered on whether he actually observed five separate lights or objects, or four lights on an extremely large single object, and a fifth light or object.
Ufocus NZ comment: The ‘falling leaf’ movement of the light as described by the witness is a common description received from witnesses worldwide. As well as travelling at extreme speed, moving erratically, and performing acute angled turns, UFOs are also often described as ‘wobbling’, ‘fluttering’ and descending with a ‘swinging’ movement (like a falling leaf).
The witness provided a detailed diagram of the event.
The anomalous lights are unlikely to have been flares – flares do not create erratic lights and movements.
They are highly unlikely to have been military activity – such activities usually take place between 0800 and 1700.
Movements and lighting characteristics of the anomalous lights observed do not correlate to those of aircraft.
The witness’s description of the path of the jet coincides with early morning inbound flights from Honolulu/LA/Vancouver/Samoa. He is correct in saying that he could see the landing lights – an inbound aircraft on these routes for a landing at Auckland would have landing lights on as it crossed the Coromandel Peninsula.
It would be interesting to know whether the aircrew of the jet sighted the anomalous lights.
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