Phoenix Lights 1997 — the night of 10,000 witnesses
On March 13, 1997, thousands of Arizona residents saw a formation of silent lights over Phoenix. This page separates the two distinct events of that evening and revisits the later admission by Governor Fife Symington.
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Frequently asked questions
What did the Phoenix witnesses see?
Two phenomena: a large V-shaped formation of lights, then a series of stationary lights identified by the military as flares.
Did the governor testify?
Yes. Fife Symington, who first mocked the case, admitted years later that he had himself seen an object he could not explain.