UFO Mail - No 168 - 2013

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue Date: November 26, 2013
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information, published by Danmarks UFO Forening, focuses on various unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings and atmospheric events reported in late 2013. It includes detailed reports, photographic analyses, and conclusions from the organization SUFOI (Skandinavisk UFO Information).

Unidentified Light Observed from Aalborg Airport

On November 11, 2013, at 19:06, an unidentified light was observed by Henrik Nykjær, a 43-year-old air traffic controller at Aalborg Airport. The light was seen in the southern sky, moving east-northeast at approximately 190 degrees with high, steady speed. Nykjær estimated the altitude to be low, but acknowledged the distance might have made it appear so. The object seemed to ascend slightly before fading out in the east. The color was similar to an afterburner on a fighter jet, but the movement did not match. Both duty controllers saw the light, and no aircraft were detected on radar at the time. SUFOI is investigating the observation, and readers with information are encouraged to contact them. A similar observation from 2007 is also referenced.

From SUFOI's Photo Department: 4733 Tappernøje, August 3, 2013

SUFOI's Photo Department received a video sequence from Thomas Engelund, via Henry Nørgaard, chairman of the Astronomical Society. The recording, made with a mobile phone in clear weather on August 3rd, showed four unidentified objects in the southern sky. Nørgaard speculated they might be hot air balloons but found it unusual to see them at night. SUFOI's analysis of the video, which included enlarged and contrast-adjusted sections, concluded that the objects were small hot air balloons launched from the vicinity. Their movement direction aligned with weather data from DMI, supporting the conclusion of a buoyant object.

2860 Søborg, August 23, 2013

A 33-year-old observer from Søborg reported seeing two orange lights in the sky on a summer evening. The lights moved from east to west, initially sounding like a plane or helicopter, but then continuing silently in a straight line. The lights ascended and faded out. The observer noted the sudden appearance of the second light and the lack of any shadow, unlike a plane or helicopter. The observer's friend filmed the second light with an iPhone. The observer speculated that the phenomenon might be two satellites in the same orbit, with sunlight reflecting off their solar panels. SUFOI's analysis of the video, which was described as having poor quality due to darkness, suggested that the lights were likely two satellites in the same orbit, with the descending sun reflecting off their solar panels.

SUFOI's Conclusion on the Søborg Sighting

After reviewing the video sequence, SUFOI's Photo Department concluded that the observed phenomena were small hot air balloons launched from the local area. The direction of movement was consistent with DMI weather data, supporting the identification of a buoyant object.

INGEN UFOER PÅ HIMLEN (No UFOs in the Sky)

This section addresses a report from Nørre Alslev where residents observed a strange light. Police had granted permission for ten Chinese lanterns to be launched, explaining the phenomenon and ruling out UFOs.

SUFOI's Conclusion on Nørre Alslev

SUFOI's Photo Department concluded that the observed phenomena were small hot air balloons launched from the local area, consistent with weather data.

Read more about small hot air balloons

This section notes that many photos and videos received by SUFOI involve small hot air balloons launched locally. It also mentions that few senders request official permission for these launches. A link is provided for more information on hot air balloons.

6210 Esbjerg V, September 12, 2013

An observer from Esbjerg reported seeing a large, white, moon-like sphere on September 12, 2013, around 21:44. The observer had previously reported a yellow light sphere in the same direction. The observer took several photos with an Apple iPhone 3G S. SUFOI's commentary stated that the report and photos provided insufficient details for an explanation. They noted that not all aircraft are registered on FlightRadar24.com, especially low-flying ones. SUFOI suggested the observer take more photos in better conditions, avoid window reflections, and go outside to observe. The case was categorized as insufficient data.

5750 Ringe, July 26, 2013

A 44-year-old man from Ringe described an experience on July 26, 2013, at 21:31, where a silent, oval-shaped object flew over Midtfyn. He managed to take five photos with his mobile phone. He noted a nearby airplane but the object's direction differed slightly from north. The object moved at a speed he had not seen before, unless a private propeller plane was very close or a military F-16 was within 1000 meters. The photos were sent to SUFOI. SUFOI's commentary stated that the observed object was barely visible in the recordings, and the case was also categorized as insufficient data.

4800 Nykøbing F, October 7, 2013

Kurt S. Rasmussen from Nykøbing F. reported seeing something unusual in a photo taken during a walk with his wife near Hasselø strand. One photo showed an extra element in the sky that was not noticed at the time but became apparent on a larger screen. He sent this photo along with another taken six seconds later, which showed nothing. SUFOI's photo consultants analyzed the image and concluded that the anomaly was an insect that had flown very close to the camera lens at high speed. The photographer agreed with this assessment.

SUFOI's Conclusion on the Nykøbing F. Sighting

SUFOI's photo consultants concluded that the object in the photograph was an insect that had flown very close to the camera lens at high speed.

Løst og facts (Loose and Facts)

Our Senses Deceive Us in the Dark

This section discusses a new American experiment from the University of Rochester, USA, involving 129 participants. The experiment suggests that our senses influence each other to the extent that we sometimes perceive things that are not actually there. Participants in a dark room were asked to wave their hands, and over half reported being able to 'see' their hand movements, despite the theoretical impossibility of doing so in complete darkness. Hjerneforsker Duje Tadin is quoted, stating that this contradicts the current understanding of natural vision. Links to further information and a video are provided.

Transportfartøjet Albert Einstein brænder op i atmosfæren (The Albert Einstein Transport Vehicle Burns Up in the Atmosphere)

This article describes the controlled atmospheric re-entry of ESA's Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-4) Albert Einstein. Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) witnessed the event on November 2, 2013, after the ATV-4 was used as a large trash bin. The ATV-4 was deliberately steered into the atmosphere to burn up, a process that was observed and photographed from the ISS for the first time. This event, occurring 100 km directly below the space station, was planned to gather data for the development of future vehicles. A link to an article by astrophysicist Tina Ibsen is provided.

Pilot Saw Soyuz Capsule with ISS-Crew-37 Descending Through the Atmosphere

On November 11, 2013, around 02:30z, a pilot flying BA15 from London to Singapore over Russia observed an object that could not be identified. The object appeared as a bright fireball moving at high speed, following the Earth's curvature and disappearing over the horizon. The pilot managed to take photos of the trail left by the object. This 'fireball' was identified as the Soyuz TMA-09M capsule returning from the ISS, carrying ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano, NASA's Karen Nyberg, and Russian cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin, along with the Olympic torch. A link to further details is provided.

Comet ISON on the Horizon

This section discusses Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON), first seen in September 2012. The comet was expected to reach its closest point to the Sun in late November 2013. Images taken by the TRAPPIST telescope show the comet's activity, which increased significantly in early November. The comet's heat from the Sun causes ice to sublimate, releasing dust and gas. There was a possibility of the comet breaking apart due to the intense heat. If it survived its passage by the Sun, it was predicted to become very bright in the morning sky. A link to an ESO image is provided.

Three Suns in the Sky in Inner Mongolia?

Residents of Inner Mongolia observed a peculiar phenomenon where it appeared as if there were three suns in the sky. According to Chang Xin from the Chifeng meteorological bureau, this was caused by ice crystals in a high-altitude cloud layer reflecting sunlight. A video of the phenomenon is linked. The article clarifies that this is a 'bisolsfænomen' (parhelion), an atmospheric phenomenon caused by ice crystals in cirrus or cirrostratus clouds, typically appearing as a bright spot about 22° to the left or right of the sun. The conditions require temperatures around -40°C, typical for cirrus clouds at 8-10 km altitude.

Bisolsfænomen (Sun Dog Phenomenon)

This section further explains the bisolsfænomen (parhelion), an atmospheric phenomenon caused by the reflection and refraction of sunlight by small ice crystals in cirrus or cirrostratus clouds. These phenomena appear as bright, sometimes colorful, spots near the sun. The article notes that such phenomena are more common than one might think and provides an example from Møn, Denmark, on November 17, 2013.

Rolling Cloud in the Texas Sky

A couple near Amarillo, Texas, observed a special cloud formation described as a 'roll cloud' photographed in Timbercreek Canyon. The article states that while it might resemble an invasion from outer space, the cloud is harmless. A meteorologist, Mikkel Hybel Fønsskov, is cited, and links to a Facebook photo and a DR Vejret article are provided. The article encourages readers to search for 'roll cloud texas' online.

Read UFO reports on www.ufo.dk

This section directs readers to www.ufo.dk to read the latest UFO reports and observations submitted to SUFOI.

Become a member of SUFOI's Support Circle and choose a book in 2015

This section explains that the Skandinavisk UFO Information association is run by volunteers and aims to provide serious information about the UFO phenomenon. It encourages financial contributions to support their work, offering a book as a thank you for donations. Payment details via giro account and online banking are provided.

UFO-Mail is published by Skandinavisk UFO Information

This concluding section states that UFO-Mail is published by Skandinavisk UFO Information and outlines copyright and reproduction policies, including the requirement for written agreement for full article reproduction and a fee for printing and photocopying.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the investigation and analysis of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings, with a particular focus on photographic and video evidence. SUFOI's role as an investigative body is prominent, often concluding that sightings are explainable by natural phenomena (like hot air balloons, insects, or atmospheric effects) or insufficient data. The magazine also covers related astronomical events like comets and space missions, as well as psychological aspects of perception. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry, aiming to provide factual information and debunk sensationalism while remaining open to genuine unexplained phenomena. There is a clear emphasis on scientific analysis and the importance of clear, verifiable evidence.