Answer · Rendlesham Forest, December 1980
The flashing red light was the lighthouse; the star-like objects were Sirius and other bright stars…
The flashing red light was the lighthouse; the star-like objects were Sirius and other bright stars scintillating low in the sky.
Where it stands
Most likelyIts tests supported it: two pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- The flash period on the tape is about five seconds and the bearing points to Orford Ness.
- The positions of the star-like objects match bright stars for that time and place.
What would rule it out
- The tape's flash period or bearing does not match the lighthouse, or the objects' positions match no star.
Evidence 2 for · 1 against
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The questions it answers
Most likelyThe flashing red light was the lighthouse; the star-like objects were Sirius and other bright stars…
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). The flashing red light was the lighthouse; the star-like objects were Sirius and other bright stars… [Answer ANS0CQRZN922MD5]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CQRZN922MD5
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