Stranger Things-Like ‘Mysterious Red Halo’ In Italy Triggers ‘UFO & Alien’ Theories; Viral

The internet was quick to get reminded of the hit Netflix show Stranger Things, after a rather intriguing image of the Italian sky surfaced on the internet. The image showed a ‘mysterious red helo’ that

was allegedly spotted in the night sky of Italy’s Possagno. As soon as the picture began to float online, netizens started comparing its resemblance to UFOs, resulting in multiple ‘UFO and alien’ related theories.However, despite all the sci-fi speculations, as per the photographer of the viral photograph– the image had less to do with extraterrestrial and more with being yet another uniquely beautiful natural phenomenon. The photograph was captured by photographer Valter Binotto on November 17 at 10:45 local time. Taking to his social media, he stated that the red glow stretched for ‘nearly 200 km’, and stood ‘100 km above’ the tiny town. As per Binotto, it was a rare atmospheric phenomenon, which he called ELVEs. ‘ELVEs’ is reportedly a huge ring of light that is ‘caused by electromagnetic pulses from powerful thunderstorms’.As soon as the post went viral, netizens began to react. Some called it beautiful, while the rest chose to stick with their alien theories. A few recalled seeing something similar. Times Now could not confirm the authenticity of the post.Check out the viral post: “Scientists are baffled as a mysterious halo of red light appears over a small Italian town for the second time in 3 years. An incredible image captures the bizarre UFO–like ring floating above Possagno, a in the foothills of the Italian Alps. The photograph was taken by photographer Valter Binotto, who watched as the glowing structure flashed in the sky at 10:45 local time on November 17. Strangely, this ring bears a striking resemblance to another red halo that was spotted by Mr Binotto in the same location in March 2023. This year's halo was estimated to be 150 miles (200 kilometres) across and hovered at an altitude of around 60 miles (100 kilometres),” the post read. The video was shared on X (formerly Twitter), by the handle ‘ZTFGuide’. The post was shared yesterday, and pulled many views from netizens.

Scientists are baffled as a mysterious halo of red light appears over a small Italian town for the second time in 3 years"An incredible image captures the bizarre UFO–like ring floating above Possagno, a tiny town in the foothills of the Italian Alps.The photograph was taken… pic.twitter.com/2Qp4kR6Jaa

— ZTF Guide (@ZTFGuide) November 28, 2025

Internet’s Reactions:ALSO READ: ‘Mummy Kitta Upper Kaam Kar Rhi Hain’: Kid Records Mom Working On High Rise Building’s Edge; Internet Moved “Beautiful photogenic photography mastery, because the < > ,are very difficult to photograph. A thousand constellations of happiness and congratulations to you my dear Valter,m” a user said. “I find myself looking at this picture because I think I just saw one. I mean I think because it lasted so short that I didn't even take the time to process that it was already gone, and it wasn't even as big as it shows in the photo but just a little red ball that immediately dissolved into nothingness. Compliments of the picture btw,” added another. ALSO READ: Stranger Things Fans, Here’s How To Call Hawkins Police Station! El’s Missing Poster Hidden Detail Goes Viral“Your pictures are wonderful, Binotto. I loved them all. But this one gives me the creeps. Congratulations for capturing this phenomenon, which is not easy,” added another person in the comment section.

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