No. It was not a UFO.
It was a rocket launched from the Point Mugu Naval Base. The U.S. Coast Guard Sector of Los Angeles and Long Beach confirmed it was a rocket launched from the base.
#OCSDPIO: Light seen in OC sky was confirmed through JWA tower to be a Naval test fire off the coast. No further details.
— OC Sheriff, CA (@OCSD) November 8, 2015
#LATraffic Alert. Military exercises off of Catalina Island. Lights and lasers can be seen from beach and coastline. No need to call 911
— LASD Lost Hills Stn. (@LHSLASD) November 8, 2015
Luckily, the authorities tweeted the news, since everyone on social media was freaking out!
OMFG. THIS IS SO CRAZY!!!!!! UFO pic.twitter.com/imfe1hLUf1
— aaron ✞ (@aaronsmith4848) November 8, 2015
Can someone explain what this bright light over LA's sky is? @ABC7 pic.twitter.com/Rddvjnf9Tt
— Mayde Gomez (@abc7mayde) November 8, 2015
https://twitter.com/carissa_basile/status/663181751640965121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
#lightinthesky pic.twitter.com/H0ujBHH9IY
— Bob Cob (@Residentalien) November 8, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=27&v=zwVPkteAu_c
And while some may be disappointed that it was not aliens, there is always a chance for that to happen tomorrow night – so keep an eye out.