Unusual White Flashes in the sky over East England-Anyone Noticed?

Antaletriangle · 10-30-2008, 11:56 PM

I wish i could get over there to see these-intriguing to say the least-i am clueless!Just admire them for the time they're there.Are they very bright,out at sea,any idea of altitude?Thanks for the intrigue!lol.

pilgrim · 10-31-2008, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antaletriangle

I wish i could get over there to see these-intriguing to say the least-i am clueless!Just admire them for the time they're there.Are they very bright,out at sea,any idea of altitude?Thanks for the intrigue!lol.

These were inland and not very high, about the same height you would see a police helicopter. I would emphasize that it was not a helicopter though, I've seen too many.
I would compare the brightness to car headlights in a fog. There are no military installations nearby and the airport was 5miles away. I watched them for about 15minutes then I had to go. I've no idea what they were, but I know it was not aircraft nor lightning.

eurosceptic · 10-31-2008, 11:28 AM

Agree with PILGRIM over in Belfast...seems like the same type of thing. Flashes of varying intesnity (jndicating distance??) and brightness.

I see this effect all over Norfolk as I live out in the stix.

As I say - its not a headlight or beam it is like sheet lightning in effect...but is not...if you see what I mean...and I travelled all over East Norfolk the other night and saw them all up in the sky inland and out along the coast. Regular as clockwork as well...

Not sure if It was one source or many or the same phenomneon.

Electrified skies??!

See them all the time at the moment...any meterologists got any idea?

I been told by one of my own 'sources' who shall remain nameless that there is a portal in between Lowestoft and Yarmouth..........

And I thought it was The Darkness! hahha "i believe in a thing called love...!" (The Darkness being a rock band from Lowestoft - Rock music Ed.)

10-31-2008, 11:53 AM

I'm further North (Teesside) and whilst not witnessing the flashes you've seen, I have noticed an increase in very late air traffic (as in 2am) very high in the sky..

Elephant Man · 10-31-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin

I'm further North (Teesside) and whilst not witnessing the flashes you've seen, I have noticed an increase in very late air traffic (as in 2am) very high in the sky..

Im in the middle of denmark, quite rural. we are not on any flight path and very rarely see aircraft - day or night. the past month or so there has been increased air traffic from a nearby army base - but quite an amazing amount of aircraft flying very high. I counted 5 planes the other night, all visible at the same time. have been observing and it seems to be between 23.00 and 02.00 that there a most sightings. Dont know what it might mean, just found it to be a coincidence that you have seen the same.

peace

Avid · 10-31-2008, 12:23 PM

Could be rockets - it's almost November 5th - they flare the clouds rhythmically?

Swanny · 11-01-2008, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avid

Could be rockets - it's almost November 5th - they flare the clouds rhythmically?

Loads of fireworks going off round here at the mo

eurosceptic · 11-01-2008, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swanny

Loads of fireworks going off round here at the mo

haha! mmm! definitely not rockets!

Humble Janitor · 11-01-2008, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avid

Could be rockets - it's almost November 5th - they flare the clouds rhythmically?

A Guy Fawkes Day celebration started early over there?

JoshG_528hz · 11-01-2008, 11:09 PM

Last night (around midnight eastern time), i walked outside for a cigarette and all of the sudden everything lit up like a flash of lightning, but no thunder. It was a bright blue-white color like a giant camera flash. I was kind of suprised to look at the sky and see that is was a clear night, no clouds in sight. This was the first time a saw anything like that. For a few minutes I was looking around for an explination but got nothing. This was kind of odd to me, but it was nice to come to the forum today and the first thing i saw was this thread. By the way, I'm nowhere close to East England. I'm in Michigan, a few miles west of Detroit. I've got no explination, hopefully somebody else does...

keep on keepin' on

AndyH · 11-04-2008, 01:17 PM

Just an update on this:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/11/04/taurid_meteors/

The taurids are meant to be especially spectacular this year, supposedly some will be fireballs rather than just shooting stars. This could explain the flashes, the 5th Nov is meant to be the best night to view them.

eurosceptic · 11-01-2008, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antaletriangle

I wish i could get over there to see these-intriguing to say the least-i am clueless!Just admire them for the time they're there.Are they very bright,out at sea,any idea of altitude?Thanks for the intrigue!lol.

haha! well you are quite welcome to come over to visit and see...! I remember going to stoke a few years ago! didnt see any white flashes in the sky though...or maybe I wasnt looking for them....

Average Joe · 11-01-2008, 10:11 AM

Yes, I have also seen white flashes in the sky, on a clear night. Like a photo flash going off in the sky. It was a couple of weeks ago, so I think we can rule out fireworks.

AndyH · 11-01-2008, 01:09 PM

Over SW Cork the sky has been beautifully clear for the past few evenings, it's a hell of a sight, millions of stars and little or no light pollution.
I've noticed quite a few shooting stars and occasionally they flare up a fair bit. They don't make much a flash tbh though.

ABHA · 11-01-2008, 01:33 PM

Hi everyone, i have read that in the coming couple of months we are to experience light before a natural sunrise; as we are approaching some kind of cosmic cloud that absorbs the sunlight, before the sun actual rises for a couple of hours.
Look to the east, damn i wish i could recall the beginning of this, it may be now, if not soon.. maybe.
This probably does not account for flashes, but will be obvious and pretty soon.
Thanks, and have a great day crew.

10-30-2008, 11:56 PM	#1
Antaletriangle Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.K. Posts: 3,380	Re: Unusual White Flashes in the sky over East England-Anyone Noticed? I wish i could get over there to see these-intriguing to say the least-i am clueless!Just admire them for the time they're there.Are they very bright,out at sea,any idea of altitude?Thanks for the intrigue!lol.

10-31-2008, 11:28 AM	#3
eurosceptic Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Flatlands of Eastern England Posts: 226	Re: Unusual White Flashes in the sky over East England-Anyone Noticed? Agree with PILGRIM over in Belfast...seems like the same type of thing. Flashes of varying intesnity (jndicating distance??) and brightness. I see this effect all over Norfolk as I live out in the stix. As I say - its not a headlight or beam it is like sheet lightning in effect...but is not...if you see what I mean...and I travelled all over East Norfolk the other night and saw them all up in the sky inland and out along the coast. Regular as clockwork as well... Not sure if It was one source or many or the same phenomneon. Electrified skies??! See them all the time at the moment...any meterologists got any idea? I been told by one of my own 'sources' who shall remain nameless that there is a portal in between Lowestoft and Yarmouth.......... And I thought it was The Darkness! hahha "i believe in a thing called love...!" (The Darkness being a rock band from Lowestoft - Rock music Ed.) Last edited by eurosceptic; 10-31-2008 at 11:35 AM.

10-31-2008, 11:53 AM	#4
Colin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Unusual White Flashes in the sky over East England-Anyone Noticed? I'm further North (Teesside) and whilst not witnessing the flashes you've seen, I have noticed an increase in very late air traffic (as in 2am) very high in the sky..

10-31-2008, 12:23 PM	#6
Avid Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 660	Re: Unusual White Flashes in the sky over East England-Anyone Noticed? Could be rockets - it's almost November 5th - they flare the clouds rhythmically?

11-01-2008, 11:09 PM	#10
JoshG_528hz Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 33	Re: Unusual White Flashes in the sky over East England-Anyone Noticed? Last night (around midnight eastern time), i walked outside for a cigarette and all of the sudden everything lit up like a flash of lightning, but no thunder. It was a bright blue-white color like a giant camera flash. I was kind of suprised to look at the sky and see that is was a clear night, no clouds in sight. This was the first time a saw anything like that. For a few minutes I was looking around for an explination but got nothing. This was kind of odd to me, but it was nice to come to the forum today and the first thing i saw was this thread. By the way, I'm nowhere close to East England. I'm in Michigan, a few miles west of Detroit. I've got no explination, hopefully somebody else does... keep on keepin' on

11-04-2008, 01:17 PM	#11
AndyH Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 289	Re: Unusual White Flashes in the sky over East England-Anyone Noticed? Just an update on this: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/11/04/taurid_meteors/ The taurids are meant to be especially spectacular this year, supposedly some will be fireballs rather than just shooting stars. This could explain the flashes, the 5th Nov is meant to be the best night to view them.

11-01-2008, 10:11 AM	#13
Average Joe Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 377	Re: Unusual White Flashes in the sky over East England-Anyone Noticed? Yes, I have also seen white flashes in the sky, on a clear night. Like a photo flash going off in the sky. It was a couple of weeks ago, so I think we can rule out fireworks.

11-01-2008, 01:09 PM	#14
AndyH Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 289	Re: Unusual White Flashes in the sky over East England-Anyone Noticed? Over SW Cork the sky has been beautifully clear for the past few evenings, it's a hell of a sight, millions of stars and little or no light pollution. I've noticed quite a few shooting stars and occasionally they flare up a fair bit. They don't make much a flash tbh though.

11-01-2008, 01:33 PM	#15
ABHA Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Derby, midlands, UK, Earth, Milky way. Posts: 60	Re: Unusual White Flashes in the sky over East England-Anyone Noticed? Hi everyone, i have read that in the coming couple of months we are to experience light before a natural sunrise; as we are approaching some kind of cosmic cloud that absorbs the sunlight, before the sun actual rises for a couple of hours. Look to the east, damn i wish i could recall the beginning of this, it may be now, if not soon.. maybe. This probably does not account for flashes, but will be obvious and pretty soon. Thanks, and have a great day crew.