New Haven Residents Baffled by Mysterious Purple Glow in the SkyNew Haven Residents Baffled by Mysterious Purple Glow in the Sky Residents of New Haven, Connecticut, were left perplexed on Tuesday evening after a vibrant purple glow illuminated the night sky. The unusual phenomenon, which lasted for approximately 30 minutes, has stumped both locals and atmospheric experts. Witnesses described the glow as an eerie purple mist that appeared to emanate from the ground. It was particularly visible in the eastern part of the city, near the Yale University campus. “I was walking my dog when I saw this bright purple light coming up from the ground,” said Sarah Jones, a resident of East Rock. “It was like something out of a movie.” Another witness, John Smith, captured a video of the glow on his phone. The footage shows a swirling mass of purple light rising slowly into the sky. “I’ve never seen anything like it before,” Smith said. “It was really strange.” Atmospheric scientists are investigating the cause of the purple glow. One possible explanation is a rare atmospheric phenomenon known as “atmospheric fluorescence.” This occurs when sunlight excites molecules in the atmosphere, causing them to emit light. However, it is unclear why the fluorescence would have produced a purple glow. Other theories include a chemical leak, a power outage, or even an optical illusion. Officials have ruled out any known industrial or chemical spills that could have caused the phenomenon. The mysterious purple glow has become a hot topic of conversation in New Haven and beyond. Social media platforms are abuzz with speculation and possible explanations. “This is definitely the most unusual thing I’ve seen in my life,” said Mayor Justin Elicker. “We are working closely with experts to determine what happened.” Until the cause of the purple glow is determined, residents of New Haven are left with an unsolved mystery that has sparked their curiosity and imagination.