March 11, 2006: The Phoenix Lights - Peter Davenport
March 11, 2006: The Phoenix Lights - Peter Davenport  
Podcast: The Art Bell Archive
Published On: Sat Dec 27 2025
Description: Peter Davenport commemorates the anniversary of the Phoenix Lights with new witness testimony and fresh analysis of what many consider ufology's second most important case after Roswell. What really happened over Arizona on that March evening in 1997, and why do new witnesses continue coming forward? Davenport, director of the National UFO Reporting Center, presents compelling evidence that multiple craft of enormous size traversed Arizona airspace while thousands watched in amazement. The discussion features previously unreported testimony from credible witnesses, including military personnel and aviation professionals who risk ridicule to share their experiences. Davenport examines the official explanations offered by authorities, systematically demonstrating their inadequacy in accounting for the observed phenomena. Nine years after the event, the case continues generating new reports as witnesses find courage to speak publicly about their transformative experiences. The show explores how this mass sighting changed public perception of UFO phenomena and influenced government disclosure policies. Art Bell and Davenport discuss the lasting impact of Phoenix Lights on both witness lives and ufology research. This episode celebrates one of the most documented mass UFO events in modern history while exploring its ongoing implications for our understanding of aerial phenomena.