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Darlington, England (United Kingdom)

Sighted on Wednesday 26. March 2014
Reported on
Shape: Circle | Duration: 00:10:00
Source:

I was travelling East along the A66 approx 8 miles from Scotch Corner when i noticed a cluster of lights on the South West horizon, I think looking towards Skelton. At first i thought the closest resemblance i could think of was a squadron of helicopters with lights on. However after a good few miles they hadn't moved at all and i managed to take a photograph and video. It wasn't a great day for visibility and i couldn't make anything else out other than the lights and their apparent lack of movement. I was mystified at the time and still am, especially after seeing the video again. Lanterns, flares etc have all been suggested but the absolute lack of movement still leaves me skeptical of this explanation. I eventually lost sight as i passed over a hill and couldn't see the same patch of sky.

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