A woman traveling with friends on the M56 toward Manchester spotted six or seven white lights darting across the clouds in unusual patterns, staying visible alongside their car for nearly 20 miles before disappearing and reappearing in a new sequence. Unsure what could move like that if it were a fixed beam, she shared the video on TikTok, which soon sparked a flood of theories. Many commenters suggested the lights came from nearby holiday or event displays such as Chester Zoo's Lanterns & Light, Blakemere Village, or Heaton Park; meanwhile, others joked about UFOs, war, or alien encounters. While most believed the lights were from powerful moving head beams used for Christmas events or concerts, the strange behavior kept some viewers open to more mysterious possibilities.