Ep 5. The Phoenix Lights Phenomenon

In the fifth episode of History's Greatest Mysteries season 4, the focus is on the Phoenix Lights phenomenon. This episode explores the strange occurrence that took place in March of 1997 in Phoenix, Arizona. The event has puzzled researchers, skeptics, and witnesses alike for over two decades.

On the evening of March 13th, 1997, thousands of people in Phoenix reported seeing a triangular formation of lights in the sky. The lights moved silently and slowly across the sky before disappearing out of sight. Some witnesses claimed that the lights were part of a single massive object, while others described them as several independent objects. Whatever the case, the sight was eerie and inexplicable.

As with any UFO sighting, speculation ran rampant about what caused the phenomenon. Theories ranged from extraterrestrial visitation to military testing or secret government technology. The incident drew national and international attention, and even led to a 2009 episode of "Larry King Live" that attempted to shed light on what actually occurred.

This episode of History's Greatest Mysteries delves into the event and explores the various explanations for what may have happened in the skies above Phoenix. Experts and eyewitnesses provide their accounts and analysis of the event. The episode explores the elements of the sighting that defy easy explanation or categorization. It also chronicles how the sighting was not a one-time occurrence, but rather part of a larger pattern of similar sightings across the globe.

One of the main themes of the episode is the role of government secrecy in perpetuating conspiracy theories about the sighting. The presence of two military bases in the area, Luke Air Force Base and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, led many to believe that the US military was somehow involved in the sighting. Whether or not this was the case, the government's handling of the incident only fueled speculation and mistrust.

To this day, the Phoenix Lights phenomenon remains one of the most enigmatic UFO sightings in history. The episode attempts to present all of the available evidence and offers viewers the opportunity to make up their own minds about what may have taken place that fateful evening.