Star Wars: 10 Greatest Disturbances In The Force

10. The Death Star Destroys Alderaan

The first time we are introduced to disturbances in the Force occurs when Obi-Wan senses the destruction of Alderaan. His worrisome words depict how the Force allows him to not only recognize significant events happening from far away, he can actually feel the inhabitants' horror just before they die as well. 

Consider how revealing Kenobi's reaction is about the incredible power of the Force; a person can actually sense something from across the galaxy. The destruction of Alderaan is one of the most iconic scenes in Star Wars and the disturbance it creates in the Force is one of those movie moments that define the saga's originality.

It is with this disturbance we realize that the Force is not restricted to close proximities, but is rather an expansive and unlimited power. Alec Guinness' poignant performance helps define how the Force affects and informs, so when we go back and see events such as Obi-Wan turning up just in time to rescue Luke from a Tusken raider, we know it was not coincidence but divine intervention.