UFO Mail - No 224 - 2016

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: UFO-Mail nr. 224
Date: August 30, 2016
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information features a report on a UFO sighting in Hillerød, Denmark, and a critical review of a UFO-themed television program.

Red Lights in Full Speed Over Hillerød

This article, written by Toke Haunstrup, details an unusual experience reported by a pensioner in Hillerød, Denmark. On the night of August 15-16, 2016, around 00:04, the observer was lying outside looking at the stars when he witnessed three faint, reddish luminous points or balls flying in a straight line at high speed. The objects were estimated to be about 60 meters high and spaced about 10 meters apart. They moved from north to south at an estimated speed of 100 km/h and the entire event lasted only about 4 seconds. The observer, who was not injured and confirmed the time on his watch, was left shaken by the experience. He describes the sky as clear except for the full moon, which was behind him. The observer subsequently created a watercolor painting of the event.

Explanation?

This section, by an unnamed author, discusses potential explanations for the Hillerød sighting. It first considers the possibility of small hot-air balloons, often referred to as 'Thai lanterns,' which have been reported frequently. The wind direction at the time (northwest at approximately 4 m/s) aligns with the observed movement from north to south. However, the short duration of the sighting (4 seconds) and the high speed make hot-air balloons an unlikely explanation. The article also dismisses the possibility of aircraft due to the high speed. A check for meteor sightings also yielded no results. A more plausible, though not entirely dismissible, explanation suggested is that the lights were caused by birds illuminated by city lights, particularly if they had light undersides. However, the author concludes that it is difficult to determine the cause with certainty.

Fiction Becomes Fact in New TV Series

Written by Hans Schjørmann, this article critically reviews a new TV series called 'Nærkontakt' (Close Encounter) on the ID-Kanalen (Investigation Discovery) channel, which purports to cover UFO observations. The author expresses disappointment, stating that his expectations were quickly dashed. The first episode reportedly featured a mysterious light following a car, which the author suggests could be a simple reflection. The second episode is described as more dramatic, depicting a dramatization of an alleged UFO sighting in Melbourne, Australia. A school class and their teachers reportedly observed a UFO described as a 'classic flying saucer,' which then landed in a schoolyard, appearing like a giant, polished silver platter. The object reportedly took off after causing skin conditions in one of the schoolchildren. Schjørmann questions how such a large and conspicuous object could land and take off in a major city without any media attention. He likens this to the early days of UFOlogy, where stories would often be exaggerated. The author suggests that while social media might revive such practices, media outlets that disseminate these stories have a responsibility to investigate or at least exercise caution.

Read UFO Reports on www.ufo.dk

This section provides a call to action for readers to visit www.ufo.dk to read UFO reports. It also mentions that recent submissions to SUFOI (Skandinavisk UFO Information) can be found on the same website under 'Observationer'.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme in this issue is the critical examination of UFO phenomena and their reporting. The magazine presents a specific sighting with an attempt at rational explanation, while also highlighting the challenges in definitively identifying such phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of skepticism towards sensationalized reporting, particularly in the media, and a call for more rigorous investigation and thoughtful consideration of evidence. The magazine encourages readers to engage with UFO information through its website and archives, promoting a more informed approach to the subject.