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Mexico City UFO (Eclipse)

During a solar eclipse, thousands of Mexico City residents filmed a metallic disc hovering in the sky. Multiple independent videos from different locations showed the same object. TV journalist Jaime Maussan collected 15 videos. Mass sighting during mass observation.

1991
Mexico City, Mexico
100000+ witnesses

The Mexico City eclipse UFO was filmed by thousands.

The Event

July 11, 1991:

  • Solar eclipse
  • Millions watching sky
  • Object appeared
  • Metallic disc
  • Filmed extensively

The Videos

Multiple recordings:

  • Different locations
  • Different angles
  • Same object
  • Professional and amateur
  • Time-stamped

Jaime Maussan

TV journalist:

  • Collected 15+ videos
  • Broadcast on TV
  • Mass call-in
  • Hundreds reported
  • Major investigation

The Object

What was captured:

  • Metallic disc
  • Steady hover
  • Daylight visibility
  • Long duration
  • Multiple witnesses

The Significance

Why it matters:

  • Mass event
  • Multiple recordings
  • Independent confirmation
  • Daylight sighting
  • Eclipse brought cameras out

The Debate

Explanations offered:

  • Venus (unlikely)
  • Balloon
  • Military craft
  • Unknown
  • Debate continues

Sources