Pilot Reports 'Chills' After Spotting Unidentified Lights in Paraná Sky

A pilot on a private flight contacted Londrina's Approach Control in Paraná, Brazil, to report observing unidentified lights in the sky. During the communication, the pilot described the sighting as "sensational" and admitted to feeling "chills" due to the "fast" movement of the luminous objects. The pilot noted the lights appeared to be moving in circles and that there were two of them, distinct from a distant, stationary light that might have been a planet. The conversation, recorded by LiveATC.net, occurred around 9 PM on Monday, the 13th, and has since gone viral on social media, with many speculating about a potential UFO sighting. However, aviation experts suggest such reports are standard safety procedures. Fabio Faria, who holds postgraduate degrees in Airport and Airline Management, explained that reporting unusual aerial phenomena is a routine safety measure, not necessarily an indication of extraterrestrial activity. He noted that characteristics of the lights could be consistent with satellites from the Starlink constellation, whose solar reflections can create bright, fast-moving appearances in the sky. This explanation is supported by Miguel Fernando Moreno, coordinator of the Londrina Astronomy Study and Dissemination Group (Gedal), who stated that the increasing number of satellites in Earth's orbit leads to more frequent sightings of these lights in unusual locations and at unusual times. The pilot and air traffic control were unable to identify the origin of the lights, and the investigation by NAV Brasil Serviços de Navegação Aérea was ongoing at the time of reporting.