A photograph taken by Dennis Diggins, a U.S. Air Force veteran, has ignited widespread discussion after allegedly capturing what appear to be UFO lights over Capitol Hill. The viral image shows four mysterious lights hovering above the Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol dome, stirring curiosity and skepticism across social media.
The sighting’s timing is notable, occurring just weeks after a high-profile U.S. government hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), commonly referred to as UFOs. During the hearing, former military personnel and whistleblowers, including a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral and a former counterintelligence officer, testified about encounters with unexplained aerial objects displaying unconventional flight characteristics. These testimonies have reignited debates about the possibility of extraterrestrial life and advanced unidentified technology.
Experts have provided alternative explanations for the lights captured in the photo. John Greenewald Jr., a renowned ufologist, suggested the phenomenon was likely caused by lens flare—a photographic effect where light reflects off the camera lens, creating an illusion of floating objects. Greenewald noted that similar “UFO” sightings over Capitol Hill have been reported for decades, often attributed to such visual anomalies.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon continues to maintain a skeptical stance. In a report published earlier this year, officials stated that their investigations into UFO sightings revealed no evidence of extraterrestrial technology, with most incidents explained as misidentified objects or natural phenomena.
This latest sighting underscores the enduring fascination and controversy surrounding UFOs. As digital media amplifies reports of unexplained phenomena, distinguishing between credible evidence and speculation remains a challenge, keeping the debate alive in the public imagination.
