On the night of May 1st, 2025, residents of Astana, Kazakhstan, reported seeing a mysterious light in the sky. Videos and photos quickly circulated on social media, fueling speculation about the nature of the object.
Artur Gaiduk, founder of Astro Astana, urged caution, suggesting that modern AI and editing tools make it easy to create deceptive videos. He emphasized the importance of verifying evidence before drawing conclusions about such sightings.
Murat Sieubayev, another astronomer, proposed a more earthly explanation: the light could be reflections from architectural lighting on low-lying clouds. The Ministry of Defense has yet to release a statement, but they have previously confirmed that they monitor Kazakhstan's airspace using advanced systems.