The 1561 Celestial Phenomenon Over Nuremberg: An Aerial Mystery from the Renaissance
The skies over Nuremberg, Germany, on April 14, 1561, were reportedly the stage for an incredible and perplexing celestial event. Contemporary accounts describe an early morning spectacle of "aerial combat" involving various shapes that included crosses, spheres, and tubes. The phenomenon remains a mystery, providing ample fodder for speculation and interpretation over the centuries.
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