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Mexico City Solar Eclipse Mass Sighting

DATE11 Jul 1991
LOCAL TIME1:00 PM
LOCATIONMexico City, Mexico
COORDINATES19.47°N, 99.17°W

During the total solar eclipse, thousands in Mexico City videotaped a bright metallic object. Jaime Maussan broadcast footage on national TV, prompting thousands of similar reports. At least 17 independent videos captured the object.

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Photographic / visual media record
Archived investigative case file