Seekonk Skies’ Strange Lights Spark Speculation

A mysterious light hovering over Seekonk late Wednesday night had heads turning and phones recording, but speculation is pointing to something more familiar than extraterrestrial.

What Did Witnesses See Over Seekonk?

At around 10:15 p.m. on June 25, Meagan Soares of Westport was enjoying a race at Seekonk Speedway when she spotted an unusual light streaking across the night sky. Naturally, she pulled out her phone and captured a brief but compelling video of the moment.

Could It Just Be Starlink or Is It a UFO?

One thing is for certain: it definitely wasn’t Starlink.

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While some onlookers jumped to the usual "UFO" conclusions, others offered a more down-to-earth theory (literally). It’s highly possible the object was the Goodyear Blimp.

I'll explain.

Tracking the Goodyear Blimp’s Recent Flight Path

Just days before the Seekonk sighting, the iconic blimp was spotted parked at Plymouth Municipal Airport on June 24, and then again at The Ice Cream Barn in Swansea the next afternoon around 2 p.m. Given its presence in the area, it's very likely the airship was simply making a nighttime return flight.

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Why the Light Faded Quickly

Those who saw the light reported that it “disappeared” rather quickly, which adds up. The Goodyear Blimp features a scrolling LED marquee underneath, and the fading light could have just been the message wrapping up, vanishing into the hazy night sky.

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So while the jury is still out on what exactly soared over Seekonk Wednesday night, this is one mystery that may have a logical (and airborne) explanation.