Mysterious lights spotted drifting past ISS on Nasa live feed spark claims of alien sighting

CONSPIRACY theorists are going wild over a strange group of lights spotted drifting past the International Space Station. In footage shared widely online on Tuesday, the cluster of dozens of glowing orbs lazily drifts past the orbiting space lab. The video was captured on a live camera strapped to the station that broadcasts footage of its inky black surroundings 24 hours a day. It was clipped by Reddit user tyrannosnorlax, who promptly shared it to the social media site – where it has garnered thousands of views. "Can someone please explain what I just saw on the ISS YouTube live feed?" the curious Redditor asked on the forum. The footage sparked claims of an alien sighting from a handful of excited commenters. "Just a whole fleet of aliens...nothing to see here folks," one user joked. Another said: "Holy f***ing s**t. I have watched a ton of these live feed captures over the years and not one has something like this been seen. Is that really a f***ing fleet of UFOs?!?!?" Other replies suggested that the UFO could be fragments of space junk, or lights shining from a city on Earth below. As it turns out, the objects are likely the result of human activity. According to commenter AlphazeroOnetwo (among several others), they're probably emanating from fleets of squid fishing boats. The vessels use very bright artificial lights to attract their catch – and they've caught out alien-hunters in the past. Nasa explained the phenomenon in a blog posted published in 2013 alongside a photo of lights snapped by an astronaut n board the ISS. "The fisherman are likely luring Todarodes pacificus – a species known as the Japanese flying squid – to the surface with bright xenon bulbs," reads the post. Continue reading Mysterious lights spotted drifting past ISS on Nasa live feed spark claims of alien sighting https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/15587729/mysterious-lights-iss-live-feed-ufo-sighting/ The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Explore the intricate world of global politics with The Sun's reporting and in-depth analysis. We’ll bring you crucial updates on international relations, major events, and political shifts impacting nations worldwide. Follow the actions of key world leaders, major international organisations and the unfolding dynamics of global power. Our coverage includes the war in Ukraine, the deadly situation in the Middle East and the complex relationship between global superpowers. Subscribe now for essential insights into global politics. The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_confirmation=1 Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCIzXayRP7-P0ANpq-nD-h5g Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139 #UFO #ISS #Space