UFO Mail - No 226 - 2016

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: nr. 226
Date: October 15, 2016
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information, dated October 15, 2016, focuses on several aerial phenomena reported in Denmark during the weekend of October 1-2, 2016, and other related incidents.

"We don't know whether to believe our own eyes" - Nyborg Observation

The main article details an unusual experience reported by a man and two companions in Nyborg early on Saturday, October 1, 2016. While walking home, they observed fast-moving lights between trees. Initially dismissing it as a shooting star, they soon witnessed two large, luminous objects circling the sky with extreme speed. A third, enormous oval-like object appeared, seeming very close. This object then opened up like "wings," and the two smaller objects flew into its center before the "wings" closed and the object disappeared. The witnesses were frightened and approached a large lawn for a better view. The oval objects reappeared and moved with such speed that the observers concluded it could not be man-made, unless there was unknown technology. They attempted to photograph the phenomenon with an iPhone 6, but the screen went black, leaving no proof. The observers decided to keep the experience to themselves, fearing disbelief. The location was near Nyborg Efterskole, looking towards the forest park and the sea. The bright star mentioned by the observer was likely Sirius or Procyon, given the east-northeastern direction of the observation.

The article notes that the observers described the lights as being very close, but suggests the explanation might be found across the Storebælt.

Circling Lights over Vestsjælland

This section reports on similar observations of circling lights in the Vestsjælland region during the same weekend. A woman in her thirties from Skælskør reported seeing a large, white light flying around the sky around 6:00 AM on the same Saturday. The light moved up and down behind a building, appearing as two lights joined together, sometimes appearing half its size. It blinked and disappeared, then reappeared. Her sister also witnessed it, and the phenomenon lasted at least 8 minutes. The lights were seen to the northeast and exhibited a regular movement pattern similar to the Nyborg observation, though occurring two hours later.

SUFOI also received two more reports of circling lights from the Næstved area on Sunday, October 2nd. A man in his twenties from Næstved observed two objects from 9:00 PM, flying "independently of each other." He described them as "tubular" with "enormous speed," not resembling planes or helicopters. They appeared to chase each other, then move apart, blinking lights from one of them. The objects were clear in a less dark area of the horizon. The observation lasted 15 minutes, and the lights were still visible to the northwest.

The following day, another report came from about 5 km north of Næstved. This observer saw two white "objects" on Sunday evening from 8:45 PM for over an hour. The lights flew at "very high speed horizontally," appearing to chase each other, with only one object sometimes visible. They appeared every 1-2 minutes and then disappeared. These lights were seen in a westerly direction.

Pilen peger på... Projektørlys! (The Arrow Points to... Projector Lights!)

This article analyzes the four similar reports received from a relatively small geographical area over the same weekend. The descriptions, including repeated movements, oval and diffuse light appearances, and intermittent visibility, strongly suggest projector lights. The explanation is that the light from projectors is best seen when the beam reflects off areas of the sky with clouds or haze. The observer north of Næstved mentioned relatively clear skies with scattered clouds, implying areas where the light beams would disappear when passing over. The Næstved observer's description of lights being clearer in a less dark area of the horizon suggests a cloudy area reflecting ground light, possibly from a town or village. The article explains that the light beam itself is often not visible from the ground to the clouds, depending on atmospheric conditions like haze or fog.

Laser lights are also mentioned as a potential cause of unusual experiences. The article suggests that the Nyborg observers might have perceived the lights as closer due to the low altitude and their position behind trees, giving the impression of proximity. The mention of a light beam seen "from above and down" by the Nyborg observers is interpreted as them briefly seeing the projector beam from the ground up towards the sky.

SUFOI is seeking information from readers about the precise location of any projectors that might have been set up in the Vestsjælland area. A map is provided, indicating the likely area between Næstved, Korsør, and Slagelse-Sorø, based on the reported directions.

Nyt fra SUFOI's Fotoafdeling (News from SUFOI's Photo Department)

This section reports on a submission from Aalborg on August 26, 2016. The observer was walking their dog in Aalborg's Øgadekvarter and saw a green light seemingly hanging in the sky, moving slowly from left to right. Photos were taken with an iPhone at 9:01 PM. While acknowledging the proximity of Aalborg airport, a concert, and the possibility of aircraft, helicopters, or drones, the observer zoomed in on one photo and perceived a white ring or halo around the green light, resembling a classic UFO depiction. They asked SUFOI for an explanation.

SUFOI's commentary concludes that after receiving the photos, they attempted to contact festival organizers and Nordjyske.dk without success. However, they later discovered a TV2 Nord news report about an illegal drone flying over the audience at the Karolinelund event on the same evening. It is stated that two drones were in the air, and the one with green lights is likely the explanation for the photos. The fine for flying a drone illegally is up to 5000 kroner, and the pilot was not found by the police.

6818 Årre 16. september 2016

This case involves a surveillance camera in Årre that captured two images with a 3-second interval, showing an unusual dark shape to the left of a flagpole and above a machine house. The observer asked SUFOI for an explanation, noting that the camera detects heat and movement and had never recorded birds or insects before. SUFOI's photo department analyzed the images, noting faint markings above and below the main dark shape, possibly representing legs, wings, and antennae of an insect. The best guess is that the dark markings show an insect, such as a large beetle like an oldenborre. The article suggests that the insect itself might not have triggered the recording, but other factors did, with the insect coincidentally appearing in the images.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme in this issue is the investigation of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and the attempt to provide rational explanations. SUFOI leans towards terrestrial explanations, such as projector lights and drones, for many of the reported sightings. The magazine encourages reader participation by soliciting information that could help clarify these events. The editorial stance appears to be one of careful analysis, seeking evidence-based explanations while acknowledging the intriguing nature of the reports. The emphasis on projector lights as a likely cause for the Vestsjælland sightings highlights a tendency to demystify UAP reports by identifying conventional sources.