Residents in a small Finger Lakes town ignited a wave of UFO speculation after witnessing a glowing, pill-shaped object hover in the night sky. Photographs shared on local social media painted the apparition as ethereal—some described it as misty and otherworldly, prompting lighthearted alien jokes alongside sincere curiosity.
But the mystery was quickly unraveled. Experts pinpointed the phenomenon: it was not extraterrestrial at all, but a planned launch of the Vulcan Centaur rocket from Florida. The launch’s glow, as it ascended, created a surreal visual that understandably fascinated onlookers.
While the event stirred imaginations, military and space officials stress the importance of verification—urging observers to check data through radar, infrared and other tools before jumping to conclusions.