Is it a bird…or a plane? What’s that in the sky? Bizarre aerial sighting stirs buzz
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The skies of one state became the canvas for a peculiar spectacle that had residents craning their necks and whipping out their smartphones.
Over the weekend, a mysterious shape was spotted floating among the clouds, stirring up a whirlwind of drama and intrigue throughout the city.
This enigmatic occurrence quickly became the talk of the town, with images and videos spreading like wildfire across social media platforms. What was it?
The sight of this ominous black circle in Seattle, which seemed to hover with an almost supernatural stillness, sparked a frenzy of speculation.
Was it a rare atmospheric anomaly? A colossal congregation of insects? Or had extraterrestrial visitors decided to drop by the Emerald City? The theories were as varied as they were imaginative.
“Definitely aliens,” quipped one social media user, while another humorously suggested it was the “Wicked Witch of the West” making a grand return.
Some even pondered whether it was a divine signal or “a strange portal,” as the ring loomed near Seattle's iconic Space Needle, adding to its otherworldly allure.
However, not all theories were steeped in science fiction or fantasy. A more grounded explanation linked the appearance of the ring to the pyrotechnics display at Lumen Field, where the Supercross dirt bike racing championship event was revving up the crowd.
As the fireworks burst into the sky, they left behind a plume of smoke that seemed to morph into the dark ring captured by so many onlookers. "Let the smoke rise. It's go time," the stadium captioned its post.
Source: @lumenfield / Instagram.
Despite the National Weather Service meteorologist ruling out weather-related causes, the true origin of the ring remained a topic of debate.
Lumen Field officials, while not able to confirm definitively, suspected that the fireworks were the likely culprits behind the phenomenon. This theory was supported by several commenters who had attended the event, with one stating, “It’s literally a smoke ring from the races.”
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While many believed the black ring had a logical explanation, others offered more mysterious interpretations.
"Maybe it's a ring from God giving us a warning," one commenter wrote, while another described it as "a strange portal." Someone else joked, "The aliens are making smoke rings."
Source: BRIGHT SIDE / Youtube.
A nearly identical black ring hovered in the skies over Virginia in August 2024, lingering for about 10 minutes before disappearing.
Similar sightings have been reported in various places, often linked to fires or explosions, though officials confirmed no such incidents occurred during this particular sighting.
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Another similar ring-shaped cloud appeared over Venezuela in June, and just a month later, a matching formation was seen drifting across a colorful sunset in Pearland, Texas.
Reports of these unusual rings have surfaced from around the globe, sparking intrigue as to how and why they form—though no official explanation has been confirmed.
In Virginia, the sighting prompted a flood of calls to local news outlets after residents saw the black circle floating above a major highway.
Ron Stepp, who was working near Eastern State Hospital at the time, described the sight as resembling a massive smoke ring overhead. Witnesses from surrounding neighborhoods also confirmed the ring was visible from miles away.
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Have you ever witnessed a similar phenomenon? Do you have your own theories about the mysterious black ring over Seattle? Share your stories and thoughts in the comments below!
Over the weekend, a mysterious shape was spotted floating among the clouds, stirring up a whirlwind of drama and intrigue throughout the city.
This enigmatic occurrence quickly became the talk of the town, with images and videos spreading like wildfire across social media platforms. What was it?
The sight of this ominous black circle in Seattle, which seemed to hover with an almost supernatural stillness, sparked a frenzy of speculation.
Was it a rare atmospheric anomaly? A colossal congregation of insects? Or had extraterrestrial visitors decided to drop by the Emerald City? The theories were as varied as they were imaginative.
“Definitely aliens,” quipped one social media user, while another humorously suggested it was the “Wicked Witch of the West” making a grand return.
Some even pondered whether it was a divine signal or “a strange portal,” as the ring loomed near Seattle's iconic Space Needle, adding to its otherworldly allure.
A mysterious black ring was spotted in the sky above Seattle, leading to widespread speculation on social media. Image source: @seattlesubmissions1 / Instagram.
However, not all theories were steeped in science fiction or fantasy. A more grounded explanation linked the appearance of the ring to the pyrotechnics display at Lumen Field, where the Supercross dirt bike racing championship event was revving up the crowd.
As the fireworks burst into the sky, they left behind a plume of smoke that seemed to morph into the dark ring captured by so many onlookers. "Let the smoke rise. It's go time," the stadium captioned its post.
Source: @lumenfield / Instagram.
Despite the National Weather Service meteorologist ruling out weather-related causes, the true origin of the ring remained a topic of debate.
Lumen Field officials, while not able to confirm definitively, suspected that the fireworks were the likely culprits behind the phenomenon. This theory was supported by several commenters who had attended the event, with one stating, “It’s literally a smoke ring from the races.”
Also read: Mystery fog sparks health concerns—what’s going on?
While many believed the black ring had a logical explanation, others offered more mysterious interpretations.
"Maybe it's a ring from God giving us a warning," one commenter wrote, while another described it as "a strange portal." Someone else joked, "The aliens are making smoke rings."
Source: BRIGHT SIDE / Youtube.
A nearly identical black ring hovered in the skies over Virginia in August 2024, lingering for about 10 minutes before disappearing.
Similar sightings have been reported in various places, often linked to fires or explosions, though officials confirmed no such incidents occurred during this particular sighting.
Also read: Scientists spot terrifying "Black Seadevil" in shallow water—see the rare creature before it vanishes again!
Another similar ring-shaped cloud appeared over Venezuela in June, and just a month later, a matching formation was seen drifting across a colorful sunset in Pearland, Texas.
Reports of these unusual rings have surfaced from around the globe, sparking intrigue as to how and why they form—though no official explanation has been confirmed.
Some theories suggested the ring could be a weather event, a swarm of insects, or related to extraterrestrial activity, but it was also linked to pyrotechnics at a local dirt bike event. Image source: SVG PRO / Youtube.
In Virginia, the sighting prompted a flood of calls to local news outlets after residents saw the black circle floating above a major highway.
Ron Stepp, who was working near Eastern State Hospital at the time, described the sight as resembling a massive smoke ring overhead. Witnesses from surrounding neighborhoods also confirmed the ring was visible from miles away.
This might be helpful: Fight fire with facts–Essential wildfire smoke safety tips that you should know
Have you ever witnessed a similar phenomenon? Do you have your own theories about the mysterious black ring over Seattle? Share your stories and thoughts in the comments below!
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