On the evening of June 8, 1868, the quiet skies over Oxford, England, became the stage for an extraordinary event witnessed by John Lucas Sr., an esteemed astronomer at the Radcliffe Observatory. As a professional observer of the night sky, Lucas was well-versed in celestial phenomena, making his sighting particularly noteworthy.
While conducting his regular observations, Lucas noticed a glowing, disc-shaped object hovering silently in the night sky. The object emitted a bright white light, distinct and intense, yet remained stationary for a few minutes. This unusual stillness contrasted sharply with the movements of known astronomical objects and aircraft of the time, drawing Lucas's full attention.
After hovering, the object exhibited an incredible burst of speed, moving swiftly and silently out of sight. The entire sighting lasted only a few minutes, but it left a profound impact on Lucas.
5 minutes
Discussion Board
Please login to join the discussion.
No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!