While walking home from school in Port Talbot at age 12, actor Michael Sheen encountered what he believes was a UFO. The experience left such a lasting impression that he’s continued to share his story years later, most recently on the “Scarred For Life” podcast.
On that memorable day, Sheen witnessed an unusual sequence of lights emerging from a nearby mountain. First, there was one light, then two more appeared, followed by three additional lights, all moving in a phalanx formation. The young Sheen stood transfixed as the mysterious lights floated out over the sea before vanishing completely.
Six mysterious lights emerged from the mountain in perfect formation, drifting silently over the sea until they disappeared from sight.
What makes Sheen’s account even more intriguing is that his father had a similar experience in Port Talbot. Initially thinking they were fireworks, Sheen’s father observed pulsating lights that he described as extraordinary. Both father and son expected to see news coverage of the events, but nothing ever appeared in the media.
They weren’t alone in their observations. Other Port Talbot residents reported similar sightings during this period, leading to widespread local speculation about their origin. Some experts suggest the phenomena might be related to Earth Lights, which can occur in mining areas, while others point to the nearby steelworks as a possible source of the unusual light displays.
Sheen remains convinced that something unexplainable occurred in Port Talbot. In previous statements, he’s mentioned a “weird alien map” and expressed his belief that the area holds some significance in relation to these mysterious sightings. The actor’s account has sparked various reactions from the public, ranging from skepticism to genuine interest.
The incident stands as one of many unexplained aerial phenomena reported in Wales during that period. While some dismiss such sightings as having mundane explanations, others, including Sheen, maintain that these experiences represent something truly extraordinary.
The actor’s childhood encounter continues to intrigue those interested in unexplained phenomena, adding to Port Talbot’s reputation for mysterious aerial sightings.