UFO/Sighting in Southeast Minnesota
Quick Summary:
– Time: 7:04 PM (local time) on March 2, 2025
– Location: Approximately 20 miles west of Rochester, Minnesota
– Key Features: Rapidly flashing lights, undetermined shape (lights formed a cross), flying at a relatively low altitude (estimated at 500 feet), moving at a speed typical of small fixed-wing aircraft.
Details of the Sighting:
While driving home westbound on Highway 14 with my wife after a visit to Rochester, I noticed an unusual object just after 7:00 PM. The presence of air traffic isn’t unusual in this area due to the nearby small airport and the Minneapolis airport about 80 miles to the north. However, this craft exhibited a peculiar strobe light pattern that was definitely not compliant with FAA regulations. It appeared to be flying rather low, at around 500 feet based on my estimation, and moved at a speed I would typically associate with small aircraft.
I struggled to discern the shape of the object; my wife thought it seemed circular, but I couldn’t identify any distinct silhouette. I rolled down my window to catch any sound from the craft, but with the road noise, I couldn’t ascertain if it was silent or if I simply couldn’t hear it. It felt like it was directly above us, and I caught a glimpse through the sunroof.
Having followed UFO phenomena closely for several years, I find it challenging to remain objective about such experiences. Still, I decided to share this sighting here, despite the video quality being less than ideal (I used an iPhone 14, for those interested).
Interestingly, many individuals who encounter such phenomena report feeling a mental “connection” with the object. I did not experience that, but it is worth noting that just moments before the sighting, I had a fleeting thought questioning the validity of UFO claims, wondering if perhaps the excitement surrounding them has been unfounded. Given my frequent contemplation of UFOs, it could just be a coincidence, but I thought some of you might find that intriguing.
Thanks for sharing your sighting experience! It’s fascinating to hear about unusual aerial phenomena, especially when they involve such distinctive light patterns. The fact that you described the lights as rapidly flashing in a cross shape is particularly intriguing—typically, blinking or strobing lights are associated with specific types of aircraft, so this does sound unusual, especially if you believe it to be non-compliant with FAA regulations.
I can understand your interest in trying to discern the shape of the object while balancing skepticism. It’s also interesting to note how your thoughts about UFOs before the sighting might align with a heightened awareness or sensitivity to unusual stimuli. Many enthusiasts report similar feelings during their encounters, whether they perceive a “connection” or otherwise.
If you have any video or additional details, that would be great to share—it often helps others in the community analyze sightings better. Also, have you considered reporting this to any local aviation authorities or UFO research organizations? They often collect such sightings to build a more comprehensive view of events in specific areas.
Thanks again for posting, and I look forward to hearing more about any developments or additional thoughts from you and your wife!