Sky Trumpets 2020 — Strange Sounds in the Sky

Q: Why did so many reports appear in 2020?

Lockdowns reduced background noise, making faint tones and low-frequency hums easier to notice and record.

Q: How can I tell an industrial noise from a genuine sky event?

Note direction, duration, repetition, and weather. Record at least one minute of audio, log date/time, check nearby industry/rail and radar, and share details via the contact form.

Q: How do I report a new sound?

Use the report form with location, date/time, a phone recording, and any video. We review and add credible cases to the archive.

Updated on: November 14, 2025 · By Strange Sounds · Back to the Sky Trumpets hub · Learn more about the Hum phenomenon.

The largest video list of “sky trumpets” and eerie sky hums reported in 2020.

If you hear a weird sky sound that you can’t immediately identify, tell us—location, date/time, and a phone recording help a lot.

Fun (apocalyptic) possibilities people toss around: if it’s not natural, human-made, or harmless, it must be… the return of Jesus, the work of Satan, a secret government project, the New World Order, a message from aliens, Project Blue Beam rehearsals, or a mind-control test by HAARP. 😉

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Trumpet Sounds in August 2020

Houston, Texas — Strange humming sounds from the sky (August 2020):

Weird Noises from the Sky in April 2020

Lakeland, Florida — Loud sounds from the sky (April 24, 2020):

Apr 19–21 — Rockhampton, Queensland (Australia): “We’ve been hearing weird noises the last 3 days… sounds like a trumpet… no construction or trains. Happened just before 6 a.m. today.”

Buenos Aires, Argentina — Mysterious sky noise (April 19, 2020):

Demodedovo, Russia — Scary weird noises from the sky (April 17, 2020):

Drogheda, Ireland — Strange sounds in the sky (April 14, 2020):

Carlisle, UK — Weird noise recorded between midnight and 1 a.m. (April 11, 2020; video displays 10th):

Norman, Oklahoma (Apr 13, 2020): “Strange alien-like noise 4–5 a.m.—beautiful and frightening, echoing as if traveling.”

Lebanon & Moldova (recollections): Reader notes similar noises coinciding with nearby small earthquakes; also mentions ranch/industrial sources as possible explanations.

Gainesville, Florida (Apr 6, 2020): “High-pitched noise for ~1 minute at 5:15 a.m.; a second at 5:55 a.m. Heard inside the apartment.”

Reader note: Some warn these sounds are spiritually dangerous; others advise not to panic and seek natural explanations first.

USA — Strange sounds heard during quarantine (April 4, 2020):

South Philadelphia, USA — Strange noise in the sky (April 3, 2020):

Satu Mare, Romania — Strange sounds in the sky (April 2, 2020):

Slovakia — Mysterious noises (April 2, 2020):

Strange Sounds in March 2020

England — Strange noise in the sky (March 31, 2020):

Örebro, Sweden — Mysterious humming noise (March 24, 2020):

Mysterious noises at midnight (March 24, 2020):

Shortwave oddity UVB-76 (“The Buzzer”) — Findings (March 22, 2020):

Nashville, Tennessee — Strange sounds (March 21, 2020):

Novosibirsk, Russia — Strange sounds (March 19, 2020):

Salt Lake City, Utah — Angel Moroni statue loses trumpet during earthquake (March 18, 2020):

Hialeah, Florida — Strange sounds at night (March 18, 2020):

Merapi volcano — Mysterious sound (March 16, 2020):

United Kingdom — Strange noise near Phillips 66 refinery (March 15, 2020):

Weird noise in the backyard (March 15, 2020):

Australia — Dull drum-like sound in the distance (March 12, 2020):

USA — Mysterious sky sounds (March 4, 2020):

Arkansas, USA — Weird sky quakes (March 4, 2020):

Strange Sounds from the Sky in February 2020

Europe — Mysterious humming noise (February 27, 2020):

Apocalyptic “sky trumpets” (February 25, 2020):

Loud noises from the sky at night (February 20, 2020):

Anchorage, Alaska — Unexplained groaning sounds baffle residents (February 16, 2020):

Sunderland, UK — Mysterious noise just before Storm Dennis (February 2020):

Tennessee, USA — Weird noises recorded (February 13, 2020):

Cascade Mountains — Epic “bip” sound (February 12, 2020):

East Tennessee — Weird metallic sound (February 10, 2020):

What are these mysterious noises from the sky? (February 2020):

Strange sounds from 96.7 FM (February 2020):

Sunderland, UK — Strange sky sounds (February 7, 2020):

Strange Sounds from the Sky in January 2020

Strange noise from the sky (January 28, 2020):

New Haven, Indiana — “Sky trumpets” (January 25, 2020):

Weird knocking sounds (January 23, 2020):

Compilation — Strange Hum sounds from around the world (January 2020):

Warsaw, Poland — Mysterious Hum (January 15, 2020):

Mysterious sounds of the aurora borealis — listen & learn.

Terrifying strange sounds (January 6, 2020):

Lakewood, Colorado — Mysterious sounds (January 4, 2020):

San Antonio, Texas — Strange sounds (January 2, 2020):

USA — Alleged “HAARP noise” in the sky (January 2, 2020):

Sky Trumpets 2020 — FAQ

What are “sky trumpets” and “skyquakes”?

“Sky trumpets” is the popular name for long, horn-like drones and metallic groans reported in the air. In science reporting, sudden boom/rumble events—often without visible lightning—are called skyquakes. This page gathers 2020’s clearest clips.

Are these sounds natural or supernatural?

Many recordings line up with natural or human sources: atmospheric ducting, industrial resonance (rail/refinery), distant thunder, meteors, or earthquakes. Others remain unexplained—and that mystery keeps the phenomenon interesting.

Why did so many reports appear in 2020?

Lockdowns reduced background noise, so faint tones and low-frequency hums were easier to notice and record.

How can I tell an industrial noise from a genuine sky event?

Note direction, duration, repetition, and weather. Record a minute of audio, jot the time, and check local industry/rail schedules and weather radar. Send details via our contact form for inclusion.

How do I report a new sound?

Use the report form with location, date/time, phone audio, and any video. We’ll review and add it here.

Sky Trumpets — 2020 Timeline & Video Reports