I think global warming is the real explanation. Jon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Polakis" <tpolakis@xxxxxxx> To: <AZ-Observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 3:52 PM Subject: [AZ-Observing] "Phoenix Lights" Refresher Many on this list remember the infamous Phoenix Lights in 1997. At the time amateur astronomer and New Times reporter Tony Ortega wrote a story that explained the lights. Ten years later, Tony is the editor-in-chief of the Village Voice, and he wrote about them again, mostly in response to Larry King's recent interview with Fife Symington. http://www.villagevoice.com/blogs/runninscared/archives/2007/11/arizonas_worst.php In case you are asked about the Phoenix Lights at a public star party, you might find some useful information in Tony's story. Tom -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list. -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.