hughesie27 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 If you are quick you may get a glimpse of a UFO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Another appeared now. At first it hovers then shoots off towards Hillend. Flickering as it glides away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaka Demus & pliers Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Did you keep drinking when you got home last night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 If true, maybe worth recording...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Unfortunately no! Have a look now, this UFO has floated the other way and yet another has appeared! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 hmmm...is it though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest King Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I just seen this as well, flickering as it glides away. Creepy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thats about 4 I have seen now, another very faint one came in from the right but has disappeared now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 They so paragliding from Hillend. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morada Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 In Sighthill, looking over to the Pentlands, just seen three flashing lights behaving erratically. Saw similar on the 1st January, tried to photogragh them but nothing showed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 They so paragliding from Hillend. . Nah, they appear from the highest point of the Hill then apparently either glide towards Hillend or otherwise tow the right. I did see one that went a full circle around the hill though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
this_is_my_story Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Caught a wee glimpse of a light hovering towards Hillend, moving apparently in different directions, then it seemed to vanish... saw another a few minutes ago which I thought was moving way too fast to be a plane, but the flashing lights now make it look like a plane...?!? Then, what seemed to be the same light started taking what looks to be one of the usual routes to the airport, along the coastline. What's going on?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkn_Munky_Nat Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Is it not they chinese lanterns that uz are all seeing, my mum saw similar the other day and it was in the papers that they had been letting them off around edinburgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 They go paragliding from Hillend. . They do indeed, and all users have to seek special permission, as it sits slap bang in the middle of Edinburgh Air Traffic Control, and users have to be visible from the tower at all times. Would therefore imagine they have to use some form of lighting, in limited light conditions, as in early evening on a Winter's night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 They do indeed, and all users have to seek special permission, as it sits slap bang in the middle of Edinburgh Air Traffic Control, and users have to be visible from the tower at all times. Would therefore imagine they have to use some form of lighting, in limited light conditions, as in early evening on a Winter's night. My thoughts exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Is it not they chinese lanterns that uz are all seeing, my mum saw similar the other day and it was in the papers that they had been letting them off around edinburgh. Quite possibly, definitely not Paragliders as initially they were just overing in one position in the air. They then rise up very slowly and mover right across the hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Is it not they chinese lanterns that uz are all seeing, my mum saw similar the other day and it was in the papers that they had been letting them off around edinburgh. I believe that is what they are. Watched them the other night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munch Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 a hellicopter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roop Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Paragliders or lanterns - I saw a lantern last night at 11pm and it could easily be mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkn_Munky_Nat Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I say theyre definately lanterns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
this_is_my_story Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Paragliders or lanterns - I saw a lantern last night at 11pm and it could easily be mistaken. There's no danger that the first one I watched could be either of the above. It was moving at an amazing speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambojackbilly Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thats amazing,fantastic I used to think that UFO stuff was made as well, just shows you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I was through at my aunties on Hogmany, and seen 2 bright orange lights in the sky. I thought they were planes at first as the house is directly in the flightpath of the Airport. As they came nearer one of the lights went out and, with my own eyes(not drunk either) I could clearly see a white shape that was moving and rotating in a way that I have never seen before. Im not saying that it's E.T coming for a new year party, but it was definately strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aitcheeayartees Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I fly paragliders and they are not flown at night! so it was almost perhaps definately probably a UFO. FACT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonlegions Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 There's no danger that the first one I watched could be either of the above. It was moving at an amazing speed. If in doubt then there is a section in the link i am providing that goes over the "Chinese Lantern" explanations ,judging by the information provided on the sighting , like speed , changing course, wind if any, it then either rules out or suggests a "Chinese Lantern" explanation.Of course the speed of any object in the sky is an important factor in judging what it could be.Was it too fast for a plane, lantern, helicopter or firework or para glider, was it some kind of lazer show?? Link to NOT Chinese Lanterns", explanations. http://www.uk-ufo.co.uk/category/common-ufo-mistakes/not-chinese-lanterns/ Link for IS "Chinese Lanterns" explanations. http://www.uk-ufo.co.uk/category/common-ufo-mistakes/chinese_lanterns/ Polite request: If you have witnessed orange lights then we would ask that before submitting your report you check out the ? Chinese Lantern? section to eliminate this as a possible explanation. If you want you can submit your sighting report here , if only for peace of mind that is. Link, http://www.uk-ufo.co.uk/submit-sighting/ I would not rule out a natural explanation for your sighting but at the same time i would not rule out an unknown one either. Further investigation could explain a natural or unknown origin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thanks ML. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bomber Harris' Best Mate Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I was through at my aunties on Hogmany, and seen 2 bright orange lights in the sky. I thought they were planes at first as the house is directly in the flightpath of the Airport. As they came nearer one of the lights went out and, with my own eyes(not drunk either) I could clearly see a white shape that was moving and rotating in a way that I have never seen before. Im not saying that it's E.T coming for a new year party, but it was definately strange. saw these over Corstorphine Hill - there was 3 I saw all I had to drink was Pepsi Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munch Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 If in doubt then there is a section in the link i am providing that goes over the "Chinese Lantern" explanations ,judging by the information provided on the sighting , like speed , changing course, wind if any, it then either rules out or suggests a "Chinese Lantern" explanation.Of course the speed of any object in the sky is an important factor in judging what it could be.Was it too fast for a plane, lantern, helicopter or firework or para glider, was it some kind of lazer show?? Link to NOT Chinese Lanterns", explanations. http://www.uk-ufo.co.uk/category/common-ufo-mistakes/not-chinese-lanterns/ Link for IS "Chinese Lanterns" explanations. http://www.uk-ufo.co.uk/category/common-ufo-mistakes/chinese_lanterns/ Polite request: If you have witnessed orange lights then we would ask that before submitting your report you check out the ? Chinese Lantern? section to eliminate this as a possible explanation. If you want you can submit your sighting report here , if only for peace of mind that is. Link, http://www.uk-ufo.co.uk/submit-sighting/ I would not rule out a natural explanation for your sighting but at the same time i would not rule out an unknown one either. Further investigation could explain a natural or unknown origin. This is a hard one to call as no shaky camera phone footage, i still reckon a Helicopter is the most likely explanation. Or a weather Balloon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I say theyre definately lanterns. I saw a couple of them the other night and nearly crashed my cab watching it. I could see what looked like a flickering flame at the bottom and guessed it was some kind of mini hot air balloon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
this_is_my_story Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 They are Chinese Lanterns. Look very cool, and they are becoming very popular too. Perfect fodder for Maroonlegions! I'm not suggesting that there's not a perfectly normal or natural explanation for what I saw, but if they were Chinese lanterns, I'm wondering how the hell they're made to move that fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roop Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 There's no danger that the first one I watched could be either of the above. It was moving at an amazing speed. A satellite then? Although they tend to move through a steady trajectory. You see loads of them during winter because it's not as bright. They don't go through the motions you described, so it is odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 They are Chinese Lanterns. Look very cool, and they are becoming very popular too. Perfect fodder for Maroonlegions! I've got a box of these in the loft - may have to set them off around town to get the UFO spotters out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makateer Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I set some chinese lanterns off just before christmas. Even with hardly any wind they flew off at a crazy speed, but stayed lit for a good 5 minutes at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 What height do these lanters usually reach before they burn out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Up to a mile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I took this photo the other night, You can see Carlton Hill on the bottom right of the picture.. What you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmeladent?rtchen Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The army are up that way, they could be testing one of the un-maned spy plane/ drone/ blimp things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munch Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I set some chinese lanterns off just before christmas. Even with hardly any wind they flew off at a crazy speed, but stayed lit for a good 5 minutes at least. YIP THATS IT YOU GOT IT IN ONE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thank god someone explained the orange lights in the sky as Chinese lanterns, we were walking back from the boozer on new years morning (about 2am and completely buckled) when I pointed up to the sky at these orange lights, myself and a mate stood and pointed at them like a pair of *****s wondering what the hell they were, whilst Linda and her pal decided to have a mini wrestling match in a nearby hedge, we must have looked a right state! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DG_HMFC Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Definately not what I seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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