Recent sightings of strange flying objects, including drones and UFOs, in the skies over New Jersey have people curious and concerned. The unexplained appearances have sparked conspiracy theories, with some suspecting government secrecy or foreign espionage.
It’s there – hovering in the sky, a vaguely floating object. Its position is curious, not high enough to be a planet or a star, yet not consistent with anything grounded. It flew at a height that one might expect for an aircraft, but it moved unlike any other aircraft, casting a strange glow that fascinated all who saw it.
Meanwhile, authorities remain tight-lipped as they investigate mysterious sightings in New Jersey, where residents have been recording videos of orbs and unusual lights floating in the night sky. These strange occurrences have sparked a flurry of activity in an app by Neighbors, the creators of ring surveillance cameras. Initially designed for crime and safety updates, the app is now filled with clips of what users describe as “suspicious nightlights” or “floating orbs”.
What do the experts say?
Jamie Jacob, an aerospace expert at Oklahoma State University, believes many of these sightings are misidentified airplanes or drones. He explained that most people are not used to seeing the night sky and may mistake regular air traffic for unusual.
On the other hand, Robert Powell of the Scientific Alliance for UAP Studies thinks some drones may be operated by governments or industries. He criticized the lack of transparency and said, ‘When the government hides information, people start believing in conspiracies.
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Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb pointed to the Chinese spy balloon incident earlier this year and warned that some of these objects may belong to foreign nations. He called for more efforts to understand whether these drones pose a threat to national security.
Local officials demand answers
Pequannock Township Mayor Ryan Heard accused federal officials of hiding the truth about the sightings. He said many of the drones seen recently are too large to be civilian-operated and called for better tracking technology to track where they are coming from.
“The government is asking us not to believe what we see,” Hurd said in frustration.
With more than 5,000 similar reports on the East Coast, people are demanding clear answers about these mysterious flying objects. For now, New Jersey’s skies remain an enigma.
(With inputs from Space.com, and Newsweek)
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