I’m curious if anyone can help identify this sighting.
Date: March 4, 2025, at 10:30 p.m.
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
I spotted something unusual yesterday. It appeared to move in a zig-zag pattern and jumped around in the sky. It definitely wasn’t an airplane or a drone! I’d love to hear your thoughts on what this might be.
Check out the footage here: Link to Video
It’s difficult to say exactly what you saw without more information, but zig-zag movements in the sky could potentially be attributed to a few different phenomena. Here are a few possibilities:
Military Aircraft or Drones: Some military aircraft and drones can perform maneuvers that are not typical of commercial airplanes. If the area is near a military base, this could be an explanation.
Balloons or Lanterns: Sometimes, lighted balloons or sky lanterns can appear to move erratically, especially if there are strong winds at different altitudes.
Natural Phenomena: Certain atmospheric conditions can create optical illusions or movements that might seem unusual, such as light reflections or refractions caused by moisture in the atmosphere.
UFOs: While it’s a catch-all for unidentified flying objects, it’s important to approach this with skepticism and consider more mundane explanations first.
If you have more details, like any specific colors of lights or sounds, or if anyone else in the area witnessed it, that might help narrow down the possibilities. It could also be helpful to compare it with known sightings or reports in your area around that time.