In this Western Journal article, Stephanie Nutter reports on the viral “Chandelier UFO” footage, arguing that the strange-looking object may have a more conventional explanation than many UFO enthusiasts first assumed.
- The article says the footage came from a recent government UAP file release and revisits claims popularized by UFO filmmaker Jeremy Corbell in early 2024.
- The object appears as a glowing, symmetrical, spiked shape, which helped fuel speculation that it could represent advanced or non-human technology.
- Skeptic and video analyst Mike West argues that the “chandelier” appearance may be an infrared camera artifact rather than the true shape of the object.
- West’s explanation centers on diffraction and sensor saturation, where a bright heat source can create spike-like patterns in military infrared imaging systems.
- The article notes that similar optical effects are common in astronomy and imaging systems, especially when intense light or heat sources are captured through complex lenses or sensors.
- The piece stresses the difference between something being “unidentified” and it being extraterrestrial, a distinction often lost in viral UFO debates.
- The article also speculates that the footage could point to advanced propulsion technologies or unusual sensor effects rather than alien spacecraft.
- The broader takeaway is that modern military imaging, government UAP transparency, and public fascination can quickly turn an ambiguous video into an internet sensation.
Read the full story: https://www.westernjournal.com/breathtaking-chandelier-ufo-video-goes-viral-simple-explanation/



