Strange Object Spotted Falling from the Sky in Utah
Last night, around 10:50 PM on February 28, 2025, while driving through Brighton Canyon in Salt Lake City, I noticed an unusually bright white light hanging in the sky. It was far more luminous and larger than any of the surrounding stars. Just five seconds after I saw it, the light suddenly plummeted downward.
I’ve been trying to rationalize what I witnessed but I’m baffled. At first, I considered it might be a drone, but it was positioned as high as an airplane and appeared to be quite large. The speed at which it fell and the slight angle of its descent make that explanation seem unlikely. It felt so real that I even found myself searching for news of a plane crash. I thought about the possibility of it being a meteor; however, it’s strange that the light was stationary in the sky before it fell. It seemed to descend somewhere deep into the mountains around Brighton Ski Resort.
If anyone has any insights or explanations for what I might have seen, I would greatly appreciate your input!
That sounds like a really intriguing sighting! Based on your description, it could potentially be a meteoroid that was entering the atmosphere. Sometimes, meteors can appear as bright lights before they fall, and it’s not unusual for them to seem stationary for a brief moment, especially if they’re at a high altitude and then suddenly drop at high speed.
Another possibility could be a satellite re-entering the atmosphere, although that typically wouldn’t result in a slow appearance before falling. It’s also worth considering the possibility of a fireworks display or even a drone flying at a high altitude, though you mentioned it seemed too big and high for a drone.
Given the location near a ski resort, it could be something specific to that area too, like a flare or signal. For now, it might be good to keep an eye on local news sources to see if anyone else reports similar sightings or if any explanations come to light! Keep us updated if you find out more!