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Petrozavodsk Phenomenon
On September 20, 1977, residents of Petrozavodsk witnessed a massive jellyfish-shaped object hovering over the city, raining down beams of light. The phenomenon lasted about 12 minutes and was seen by thousands. Soviet scientists investigated but reached no consensus on what it was.
1977
Petrozavodsk, Russia
10000+ witnesses
A giant glowing jellyfish appeared over a Soviet city.
The Event
September 20, 1977:
- Early morning
- Petrozavodsk, Karelia
- Soviet Union
- 4:00 AM
- 12 minutes duration
The Object
What appeared:
- Jellyfish-like shape
- Massive size
- Glowing brilliantly
- Hovered over city
- Emitted light beams
The Phenomenon
What happened:
- Beams rained down
- Like golden rain
- Lit up the city
- Then departed west
- Witnesses in thousands
The Witnesses
Who saw it:
- City residents
- Police officers
- Dock workers
- Thousands of people
- Consistent accounts
Soviet Investigation
Official response:
- Academy of Sciences
- Multiple studies
- Various explanations
- No consensus
- Satellite suggested
The Explanation Debate
Theories proposed:
- Kosmos 955 satellite
- Rocket launch
- Natural phenomenon
- Genuine UFO
- Still debated