Unusual sightings in the Canary Islands in 1980

Summary

In November 1980, the Canary Islands witnessed a mysterious aerial phenomenon that attracted local media attention. Red and yellowish lights were reported on the horizon, visible from Tenerife and La Gomera. A reporter from "El Día" managed to photograph these lights, sparking significant interest. Although the Air Force did not conduct a formal investigation, the case was included in classified archives, which is curious given the lack of additional information.

The phenomenon generated curiosity and speculation about its origin. Some suggested it could have been caused by an object entering or exiting the water, which might explain the high waves recorded in an otherwise calm sea. However, there was no official confirmation or scientific explanation for what happened. Despite the absence of concrete data, the case remained in the Air Force records until it was declassified decades later, without resolving the mystery surrounding the sightings.