On the night of Friday, August 8, the sky above Puebla became the scene of a phenomenon as disconcerting as it was fascinating. A group of bright, moving lights surprised dozens of citizens, who didn’t hesitate to take out their phones to record the event and share it on social media.
The videos quickly went viral, especially one posted by Instagram user @andres_gavito, where several of them—dozens, according to some witnesses—can be seen moving in a coordinated but erratic pattern. Although at first glance they appear to be a flock of birds, the movements don’t correspond to any known natural behavior.
In another clip circulating online, an astonished girl exclaims, “The clouds are dancing,” revealing the surprise caused by this unexpected spectacle; however, the scene also doesn’t match what one would expect from drones.
According to internet users who witnessed the phenomenon, the lights were seen mainly in the southern part of Puebla, although there are also reports from the CAPU area, around 7:00 PM. The phenomenon lasted only a few minutes before disappearing without a trace.
Users react to the video: UFOs, spotlights, or just confusion?
As expected, reactions on social media were swift. Some users immediately speculated about a possible UFO presence or paranormal phenomena, citing the unusual behavior and appearance of the lights.
Others, however, offered more earthly explanations. A user identified as @marcvanveen explained: “Those are moving head lights. These lamps are used at festivals. They point at the sky and when they reflect off the clouds, they create that effect. They are in a line on the ground, which is why they appear to be moving in a group.”
More relaxed and even humorous comments also emerged: “It’s the sound of a samurai testing lights from the sky,” “I thought there was going to be a dance,” “Don’t you know about spotlights or what?” “They’re spotlights, they were testing near Los Héroes. Stop misreporting,” said several internet users on social media such as Instagram and X, pointing out that these types of lights are frequently used at events such as concerts or popular festivals.
Some even criticized the alarmist reaction: “So that’s why the people from the city make fun of the people of Puebla,” wrote one user, trying to put the situation into perspective.
Although there is still no official version of the origin of the phenomenon, the truth is that the images have sparked the curiosity—and imagination—of thousands. Was it just a play of lights or something beyond the ordinary? For now, Puebla is keeping the mystery in the sky.
Source: oem
