UFO News Archive
Sighting

Lubbock Lights

Across August and September 1951, residents of Lubbock, including Texas Tech professors, reported formations of lights crossing the night sky. Photographs were taken and Project Blue Book investigated the reports.

Date
August to September 1951
Location
Lubbock, Texas · United States
Witnesses
Civilian, Multiple
Evidence
Photo, Official documents

What was reported

Texas Tech professors and residents reported arcs of lights passing overhead, and a student took photographs of a V formation.

Official and public statements

Project Blue Book attributed the sightings to birds (plover) reflecting city streetlights.

References

Source: Wikipedia