A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation. The word “laser” is an acronym for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation”.
Lasers
There are many potential explanations for sightings. We recommend eliminating the most common and mundane before jumping to less probable conclusions or you submit a report.
Resources
Flight & Marine Trackers
Live flight tracking maps are available for monitoring airline traffic and trajectories in real-time or historically around the world.
FlightAware
Flightradar24
ADS-B Exchange
Marine Traffic
Space Launches
Planned launches occur regularly all over the globe. These tracks can help identify the potential missions or launches in your area.
SpaceLaunchSchedule.com
SpaceFlightNow.com
RocketLaunch.Live
Satellite Trackers
Satellite tracking can also be done in real-time with the aid of tracking maps. They are also helpful for tracking Starlink launches.
Heavens Above
Space Weather
There are a number of sites which track solar flares, magnetic storms, and other events which are helpful for eliminating explanations related to astronomic phenomena.
Spaceweather.com
Spaceweather.gov
Méprises Du Ciel
French site (with English translations) with resources and examples covering the most commonly observed phenomena and explanations for UFOs.