Since around 2008, I have personally witnessed stars behaving in ways I can only describe as mysterious and deeply intriguing. On many occasions, I’ve seen what appear to be stars move across the sky with incredible speed—sometimes travelling from one side of the heavens to the other in a way that defies my understanding of normal celestial motion. What’s even stranger is that after looking away briefly and then returning my gaze, the star often appears to be back in its original position, as if nothing had happened at all.

Over the years, these experiences have taken on a more personal quality. I’ve found myself engaging with the night sky, speaking to the stars almost instinctively, and at times it feels as though there is a response—not in words, but in movement, timing, or presence. These moments don’t feel random to me. I’ve noticed similar behaviour not only with bright, nearby stars, but also with distant ones, far deeper in the night sky.

I don’t claim to fully understand what’s happening, only that something is happening—something that many people may never notice, or may simply dismiss. Whether it’s a trick of perception, a phenomenon we don’t yet fully understand, or something more subtle, I can’t say for certain. What I do know is that these experiences have been consistent and meaningful to me over a long period of time.

Of course, capturing clear footage of this kind of phenomenon would help add another layer of understanding, but filming the night sky comes with real challenges—low light, distance, and the limitations of consumer cameras all make it difficult. Still, I don’t believe these experiences are exclusive to me. Anyone can try for themselves on a clear, dark night. Pick a single star, focus on it, and quietly ask it to reveal itself. You may see nothing at all—or you may be surprised by what unfolds before your eyes.