On the evening of March 21, 1854, Washington, D.C., witnessed an unusual atmospheric event that left the residents in awe and confusion. As twilight settled over the city, numerous witnesses reported seeing strange clouds or lights in the sky that didn't match any known meteorological phenomena of the time.
The event began with the appearance of odd luminous formations. These formations hovered and shifted in ways that defied the understanding of the observers. The lack of technological means in the mid-19th century, such as cameras, meant that no photographs or extensive documentation were made, leaving the phenomenon largely to personal accounts and local reports.
Descriptions from witnesses varied, but the common consensus was that the lights or clouds exhibited a brilliance and behavior that was highly unusual. Some accounts even suggested that the lights had an electric-like quality, shimmering and pulsing as they moved through the sky.
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