Fatima, Portugal: The Miracle of the Sun

An estimated 30,000 to 70,000 people gathered in Fatima, Portugal witnessed what became known as the Miracle of the Sun. Observers reported a silver disc-shaped object spinning, diving toward the crowd, and emitting coloured light that dried rain-soaked clothing and ground. The event was covered by secular Portuguese newspapers including O Seculo, whose reporter Avelino de Almeida published a firsthand account. While the Catholic Church attributed the event to divine intervention, researchers have noted the descriptions align closely with reported UAP characteristics.