Strange lights over San Diego 1/1/08

In summary, the strange lights seen over San Diego on January 1st, 2008 were most likely caused by a combination of atmospheric conditions and man-made objects such as airplanes, satellites, or drones. There is no evidence to suggest that they were the result of extraterrestrial activity, and while there have been reports and footage of similar sightings in the past, there has not been an official explanation for the lights. Many experts believe that the most likely explanation is a combination of natural phenomena and man-made objects.
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I was there on New Year's Eve, but missed all the excitement:

 
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I see speculation about flares and those flaming trash bag thingies people do (it was new years' after all).
 
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It would seem that the wind conditions, and the direction and speed of travel of the lights might be useful to know.
 
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Some people think they were Chinese lanterns:
http://www.fox6.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=5d3fe39d-da96-41eb-a415-6f2d645b1a61
 
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Yeah, that's what I meant.
 

FAQ: Strange lights over San Diego 1/1/08

What were the strange lights seen over San Diego on January 1st, 2008?

The strange lights seen over San Diego on January 1st, 2008 were most likely caused by a combination of atmospheric conditions and man-made objects such as airplanes, satellites, or drones.

Were the strange lights a result of extraterrestrial activity?

There is no evidence to suggest that the strange lights seen over San Diego on January 1st, 2008 were caused by extraterrestrial activity. The most likely explanation is that they were man-made objects or natural phenomena.

Did anyone capture footage of the strange lights?

Yes, there were several reports of people capturing footage of the strange lights over San Diego on January 1st, 2008. However, the footage has not been verified or analyzed by experts to determine the cause of the lights.

Has there been any similar sightings of strange lights in San Diego?

Yes, there have been several reports of strange lights in the sky over San Diego in the past. These sightings are often attributed to military exercises, weather phenomena, or man-made objects such as drones or balloons.

Has there been any official explanation for the strange lights?

No, there has not been an official explanation for the strange lights seen over San Diego on January 1st, 2008. However, many experts believe that they were caused by a combination of atmospheric conditions and man-made objects.

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