Columbus's Observations of Mysterious Light

In October 1492, Columbus reported seeing a mysterious light while on the Santa Maria. The light, described as resembling a wax candle, was observed by Columbus and his crew. It appeared to move up and down and followed the ship. Speculations about the light include it being a phosphorescent sea creature, a hallucination, or possibly an alien encounter.

What did Columbus see on the night of October 11, 1492?

• A distant light

• A sea monster

• A new land

• A storm

Who did Columbus call to witness the light with him?

• His first mate

• Perugu Tierz

• The ship's cook

• A local guide

How did Columbus describe the movement of the light?

• Like a shooting star

• Like a rolling wave

• Like a flickering candle

• Like a flying bird

What unusual behavior did the light exhibit according to Columbus's log?

• It disappeared completely

• It made a loud noise

• It traveled with the ship

• It changed colors

What are some possible explanations for the light Columbus saw?

• A passing ship

• A reflection of the moon

• A phosphorescent sea creature

• A nearby island

What did Columbus note about the light's final movement?

• It circled the ship

• It split into two

• It rose into the atmosphere

• It sank into the ocean