What in the Sky-zygy is That!? A Guide to San Diego's Aerial Oddities
Look up, San Diego! Has your gaze ever been snagged by something strange soaring through the sunny skies? Fear not, fellow citizen, for this guide will equip you to identify those unidentified flying...well, things.
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Birds? Planes? Or Something More Extraterrestrial?
Let's face it, San Diego has it all: beaches, burritos, and let's not forget, a healthy dose of mystery from above. Here's a breakdown of the usual suspects:
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The Feathered Fellas: Our fine feathered friends, the gulls, pelicans, and the occasional majestic brown pelican, are frequent flyers. These avian acrobats can be identified by their, well, bird-like features and their uncanny knack for stealing your french fries.
Airplanes? Shocking! Yes, believe it or not, San Diego International Airport is a hub for commercial air travel. These metal behemoths are easily recognized by their...well, airplane-ness. Distinguishing characteristic: a contrail, or "vapor trail," which can sometimes look like a message scrawled by sky-writing aliens (it's not).
SpaceX Says Hi! Every now and then, San Diego gets a light show courtesy of SpaceX. These rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base can put on quite a display, leaving a long, glowing streak across the night sky. Look up, and you might just see the future of space exploration blasting off!
But what about...
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UFOs? Look, we can't rule anything out, but statistically speaking, it's probably a weather balloon or a drone with a disco ball attached.
Pterodactyls? Come on, San Diego isn't that Jurassic Park. Unless...
How to Classify That Curious Craft in the Sky
Does it flap its wings? Bird.
Does it leave a long, glowing trail? SpaceX rocket (don't stare directly at it, you might get jealous of its spacefaring ways).
Does it look like a confused disco ball on a leash? Probably a drone. Get your selfie stick ready!
Is it shaped like a giant question mark? That, my friend, is beyond the scope of this guide.
Remember: When in doubt, whip out your phone and consult the internet. There's an app for everything these days, including identifying mysterious sky-stuff.
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FAQ: Unsolved Mysteries of the San Diego Sky
How to tell the difference between a bird and a drone? Birds tend to be better at dodging selfie sticks.
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How to prepare for a SpaceX launch? Grab a lawn chair, a beverage, and maybe some sunglasses for the light show.
How to befriend a pterodactyl (assuming they exist)? Offer it some delicious fish tacos. Hey, it's worth a shot, right?
How to avoid alien abduction? Wear a disguise. Maybe a giant fake mustache?
How to live a fulfilling life without ever looking up? We wouldn't recommend it, but hey, it's your life!
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