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Images of unidentified light phenomena in Jaffna sky: misleading

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Various media outlets have recently reported on the unusual weather conditions in Sri Lanka.

by Anonymous |

November 29, 2024

Among these reports were several images showing unidentified light phenomena in the sky, captioned “Yesterday in Jaffna’s Junction”, widely shared on social media accompanied by claims of unusual weather.

To verify the authenticity of these images, FactSeeker used Google reverse image search. The findings revealed that the light phenomenon depicted in the images was actually observed in Arizona, USA, and not Sri Lanka. Multiple posts from international accounts showcasing similar light phenomena were identified.

These posts indicated that the light phenomena appeared on March 22, 2024, in Arizona. FactSeeker continued its investigation to confirm this event, searching for key terms to determine if such a phenomenon occurred in Arizona on that specific date.

It was discovered that the images had been posted on March 24, 2024, on the “UFO Sightings” Facebook page. Additionally, FactSeeker found several articles on international websites, such as Irish Star and Daily Star, discussing these light phenomena.

The articles are linked below:

  • Irish Star
  • Daily Star

Upon reviewing the content of these articles, FactSeeker came across a note regarding the images: Note: not everyone believes the pictures are real. One person said: “Looks like a photoshop job to me.” Another person wasn’t sure either, saying: “Sorry but it clearly looks like a reflection from the picture taken out a window reflecting indoor lighting.”

This indicates that not everyone is convinced of the authenticity of these images. Some speculate that the pictures were manipulated using Photoshop, while others believe the light effect might be caused by a reflection from a window.

Based on the foreign media reports, there is no conclusive statement regarding the true nature of these images.

FactSeeker confirms that these images are not related to any event that occurred in Jaffna due to the recent adverse weather in Sri Lanka. Instead, they appear to be part of a misleading social media post.

 

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