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Witness reports, held as-reported. Each entry keeps its source, its coordinates where the record has them, and its place in the larger pattern.
14,194 entries
May 23, 2018 · 5:30 PM · CIRCLE
Los Angeles, CA
I have lived in the top floor of an Apartment Building I own in Echo Park for 15 years with full views of downtown L.A. and I see helicopters and planes flying all the time. Today, from the distance in broad daylight, I saw what I thought from afar was a helicopter but moving so fast. I kept watching it as I never knew a Helicopter could fly that fast and in just a few seconds it got to just above my house and I could see it was a round circular, stainless steel looking object. My sister was with me watching and said "maybe its a drone" It was too fast for a drone and round solid stainless. I looked on the internet to see if anyone else saw it and I came across this article and the object I saw looked just like this reported in broad daylight in 2017: https://www.express.co.uk/news/weird/851194/UFO-aliens-police-helicopter-Los-Angeles
May 21, 2018 · 1:00 AM · SPHERE
Los Angeles, CA
(( Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD))
May 19, 2018 · 2:10 PM · CHEVRON
Fresno, CA
On May 19, 2018, i went outside and noticed the clouds looked different. The day was clear with some clouds but these clouds looked like solar flares so i took a few photo's. I forgot about the pictures I took then a few weeks ago I showed my friend the photo's he said, "what's that?" I never saw a craft in the sky but it sure is in the photo, I submitted to MUFON Case#93848.
May 17, 2018 · 3:30 AM · LIGHT
Irvine, CA
When I opened my eyes there was what looked like a small star in the sky at about 80 degrees. It looked like it was about 5 to 10 miles away. The object was moving in place in small movements side to side and up and down. The lights were brighter than a small star. The object was moving in place, but moving in a downward trajectory. When it was at about 20 degrees I lost track. It was up for more than 30 minutes.
May 15, 2018 · 11:30 PM · UNKNOWN
Santa Rosa, CA
Often in the night sky I see craft. I grew up in SoCalifornia having grown up in the aerospace industry near plant 42. Point being, I always thought I had a grasp on airplane tech. Here I often see crafts in groups/ silent or close to it. The lights at times seem blinding though I’m very sensitive to light but I don’t have this reaction to airplanes.? Recently after the Northern California fires and loosing my house I live further out in a more rural area away from lights. So I see more. Approximately 1 month ago I saw many crafts seeming to be doing some operation, as if on a mission. They were flying too close to one another to be planes at least I thought. They were in small groups totaling perhaps 11. Flew over and dispersed and were all over making it difficult to distinguish between the stars and planets, as they spread out.. I feel that I can find them nightly though perhaps they are just testing I’m listening to your old reports with Art Bell now which is great. An honor to send you this report. Thank you for your hard work. I am an audio engineer, work in post production for film.
May 15, 2018 · 1:00 PM · CYLINDER
Fresno, CA
May 15, 2018. Walking my dogs in a nearby school around 1 p.m. I noticed a white orb sitting high in the sky. The object was stationary. The temperature was mild with a nice breeze blowing. I realized that it was probably not a man made object. The elevation appeared as high a commercial jet in a regular high elevation flight. If there was a good wind on the ground then there would be high wind at that altitude. A balloon of any type could not stay that stationary and any tethering impossible. After around fifteen minutes the object had slowly drifted towards the West. I knew my sister had a good high resolution camera with a telescopic lens. I gave her a call and she saw and photographed it. The object this whole time was pretty much stationary with a little noticeable drift. I got home and tried to photograph it with my wife's camera but was not too successful. I got out my high powered binoculars and could see it fairly good. The object appeared oval. Insi! de the oval were too round ovals. In between the two interior ovals was dark dot. Everything except the black dot was a milky translucent and appeared to be illuminated. I bring this matter too your attention now because I did not knew that it was reported to a local news station. KMPH channel 26 Fox news. There report can be seen on You Tube under the heading of: 2 UFOS OVER FRESNO KMPH 26 NEWS MAY 15TH VIDEO SEE DESCRIPTION! I have my sister's photo if you are interested. Thanks Possible high-altitude balloon?? PD
May 15, 2018 · 12:00 PM · FORMATION
Encino, CA
While driving from Sherman Oaks to Thousand Oaks mid day a short rainfall happened to me on the Ventura Freeway. I thought the sunlight through the clouds looked rather strange but beautiful so I took a quick picture. It wasn’t until a few days later I tried working with the contrast of the picture when I noticed this very strange “cloud formation.” I’m not sure what it is but it certainly isn’t natural! Judge for yourself.
May 14, 2018 · 1:55 AM · FORMATION
Manhattan Beach, CA
6 bird-like figures in a loose v-formation at what appeared to be about 500 ft. elevation traveling in a westerly direction at high rate of speed. Wings did not flap. No lights visible. No noises heard. Initially thought they were fighter aircraft or geese, but the lack of lights or noise, and the high speed, didn't make sense.
May 7, 2018 · 9:00 PM · FLASH
Simi Valley, CA
This light has been see raising up and seen as a bright white light in the past and the colors could have been atmospheric the last two nights, though the sky was clear. Possible sighting of Venus, or Sirius, we suspect. PD
May 5, 2018 · 7:32 PM · DIAMOND
Burbank, CA
Incedence Report: The following is a report of the occurrences of the evening of 5/5/18 in Burbank, CA, at 7:32 PM. While speaking with a family member on my cell phone in my own backyard, I looked up into the due westerly direction of the dusk sky (which occured at 7:30 PM that evening) I noticed something approaching in the sky at approximately a 35 degree angle to my reference on the ground. I thought it looked like a mylar balloon or at least a highly reflective metal of some kind. I quickly realized the object was actually moving in my direction, slowly it appeared at first. I cannot say for certain but I would have put its altitude at approximately 300-500 ft. As it approached, I noticed that it had flat sides on the top and the bottom of the object and was a diamond type of shape, with 8 sides. Four equal sides on top and four below, similar to two pyramids turned towards each other at the base. The lower portion of the object coming into clear view as it passed at 90 degrees to me I could see that it too had four equal sides matching the top. The underside seeming slightly darker, I imagine, because of its reference to the falling sun on the upper portion of the object. The sky was lit by a fair amount of sunlight still. The object made no sound whatsoever. It left no trail of exhaust or describable propulsion of any kind that I could see. I was shocked to see the object traveled more or less directly over my home and continued on a due easterly direction at a speed that I also cannot say for certain however, again, if having to choose a speed I would say it maintained a speed of between 50-100 mph. Probably closer to the 50 side I believe. I had the presence of mind while it was directly over me to open up my camera app and start snapping in its now eastern reference to me at about 30 degrees where it passed behind some trees and I lost sight of it. I just aimed in the objects direction snapping two photographs as it was on its easterly course just before it passed out of view. Information embedded in the photos state the time of the photos at 7:32 PM establishing the exact time of the occurrence. I had approximately a 120 degree view of the sky and it completely passed through that view in that 20-30 seconds. The object in the pictures can be seen at just above and to the right of the tree. Upon zooming in t! he flat sides of the object as well as its diamond shape can be discerned. If comparing its size to the full moon I would have to say that at its closest point, when at a 90 degree reference to me, it would have been about the size of the full moon itself. Interestingly, the path of the object appeared to violate FAA airspace as it crossed the north/south orientation of both outgoing and incoming air lanes about a mile from the south end of the runway at Bob Hope Ineternational Airport. I live just south of the airport and see the planes using these air lanes all day. Perhaps related, or perhaps not, I wanted to mention that perhaps 20 minutes prior to the incident I witnessed four black hawk helicopters in a line formation coming into what appeared to be a landing at the airport from the south. I have no idea if this is related or coincidence. The helicopters had no describable insignia that I can recall. All black. Attached are the two photographs I took.
May 5, 2018 · 7:32 PM · RECTANGLE
Burbank, CA
Incident Report: The following is a report of the occurrences of the evening of 5/5/18 in Burbank, CA, at 7:32 PM. While speaking with a family member on my cell phone in my own backyard, I looked up into the due westerly direction of the dusk sky (which occured at 7:30 PM that evening) I noticed something approaching in the sky at approximately a 35 degree angle to my reference on the ground. I thought it looked like a mylar balloon or at least a highly reflective metal of some kind. I quickly realized the object was actually moving in my direction, slowly it appeared at first. I cannot say for certain but I would have put its altitude at approximately 300-500 ft. As it approached, I noticed that it had flat sides on the top and the bottom of the object and was a diamond type of shape, with 8 sides. Four equal sides on top and four below, similar to two pyramids turned towards each other at the base. The lower portion of the object coming into clear view as it passed at 90 degrees to me I could see that it too had four equal sides matching the top. The underside seeming slightly darker, I imagine, because of its reference to the falling sun on the upper portion of the object. The sky was lit by a fair amount of sunlight still. The object made no sound whatsoever. It left no trail of exhaust or describable propulsion of any kind that I could see. I was shocked to see the object traveled more or less directly over my home and continued on a due easterly direction at a speed that I also cannot say for certain however, again, if having to choose a speed I would say it maintained a speed of between 50-100 mph. Probably closer to the 50 side I believe. I had the presence of mind while it was directly over me to open up my camera app and start snapping in its now eastern reference to me at about 30 degrees where it passed behind some trees and I lost sight of it. I just aimed in the objects direction snapping two photographs as it was on its easterly course just before it passed out of view. Information embedded in the photos state the time of the photos at 7:32 PM establishing the exact time of the occurrence. I had approximately a 120 degree view of the sky and it completely passed through that view in that 20-30 seconds. The object in the pictures can be seen at just above and to the right of the tree. Upon zooming in the flat sides of the object as well as its diamond shape can be discerned. If comparing its size to the full moon I would have to say that at its closest point, when at a 90 degree reference to me, it would have been about the size of the full moon itself. Interestingly, the path of the object appeared to violate FAA airspace as it crossed the north/south orientation of both outgoing and incoming air lanes about a mile from the south end of the runway at Bob Hope Ineternational Airport. I live just south of the airport and see the planes using these air lanes all day. Perhaps related, or perhaps not, I wanted to mention that perhaps 20 minutes prior to the incident I witnessed four black hawk helicopters in a line formation coming into what appeared to be a landing at the airport from the south. I have no idea if this is related or coincidence. The helicopters had no describable insignia that I can recall. All black. Attached are the two photographs I took. Regards, ((name deleted))
May 5, 2018 · 7:30 PM · SPHERE
Burbank, CA
Mylar type object, 8 flat sides, metallic, moving at approximately 100 mph Two photographs taken and are filed on MUFON page.
May 5, 2018 · 10:35 AM · CHANGING
Citrus Heights, CA
An almost translucent shape with irregular borders. Moving very quickly in sharp movements. Multicolored lights were blinking around it. It was followed by a multicolored mist that swirled with its movements. Seen above our neighborhood park. Vanished into thin air as we were watching. Right before it was seen the streetlight in the park went out.
May 4, 2018 · 9:15 PM · LIGHT
Oakland, CA
This evening, we were watching stars, and planes flying overhead, from our deck. We then saw a bright orange light coming from the southwest direction. It was constant and not flashing; it did, however, have streaks or lines of light arcing from the top and bottom. It was very bright and seemed large given the distance and the amount of light. It did not fly in a straight path as several times it seemed to "wobble" side to side before continuing forward. After approximately 15-20 seconds of this the light seemed to waiver back and forth then suddenly disappeared completely. We took photos and video but given that it was with a cell phone they are terrible quality.
May 4, 2018 · 2:00 AM · OVAL
Redlands, CA
A bright red tinted oval shaped light, on the East side of my house about a 1/2 to 1 mile away stationary over the Redlands Airport, caught my attention. I opened the bedroom door to get a better look. I got my phone to take a picture. As the light from my camera came on, the object zoomed/streaked to my left North towards the mountains and its light diminished/ disappeared. I checked my camera and only showed a penpoint (few pixels) like light, not the oval, egg shape I saw. There was no sound.
May 3, 2018 · 9:30 PM · UNKNOWN
Fontana, CA
On the night of 05/03/2018, I saw two sightings, both times the shape of the light emitted from the object was the same. First one was heading north as me and my friend looked eastward. The second we were facing south and the object was heading west. The light was 4 rectangle lights going up and down like a snake slithering. It looked like notes on music sheets dancing in sync up and down. I was with a friend and we both confirmed what we just witnessed to ourselves. Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD
May 3, 2018 · 9:24 PM · RECTANGLE
Santa Monica, CA
Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD
May 3, 2018 · 8:30 AM · OTHER
Sebastopol, CA
This entire event was observed with a gen 1+ or gen 2 type Russian surplus night vision scope. On three separate occasions, I have witnessed what appear to be "satellites" crossing the early evening sky, but demonstrating maneuvers that would be impossible for a traditional orbiting craft. What these appear to be are orbital or perhaps sub-orbital craft, stopping, changing flight paths, sudden alternative movements, etc. However, this latest event, on the evening of May 3, is unique, in that shortly after the mystery "satellite" object was spotted almost directly overhead, heading due north, then stopping and reversing flight path heading due south . . . three military type jets at very high altitude followed behind in tight formation. This may have been coincidence, or perhaps directly related, I have no way of knowing, but included (via email) is a diagram of the actual event, exactly as witnessed. Though the three military type jets were at high altitude, they could clearly be seen with the naked eye. The "satellite" or sub orbital object however, could be clearly seen in the night vision scope, but was barely visible to the naked eye, and soon faded from view as it passed overhead toward the horizon, due south.
April 29, 2018 · 5:20 PM · OVAL
Cypress, CA
We looked out the window, which faces eastward. At first we thought it may be the Goodyear blimp. However, it disappeared twice, then reappeared from nowhere. Its color seemed to mimic color of the horizon, grayish blue. Before it totally disappeared. It re-emerged as we drove home towards same direction. Very strange. Definitely not a passenger plane.
April 28, 2018 · 8:45 PM · LIGHT
Fort Bragg, CA
Raised from western horizon, heading north and increasing in altitude. Thought it was a drone at first, red and white lights. Faded from view as it was continuing to increase altitude. Second, identical sighting began as first faded.
April 22, 2018 · 5:30 AM · UNKNOWN
Castella, CA
I'm a delivery driver and was headed northbound on I5 on my way to Medford, when I reached Castella, I pulled into the parking lot of the mini-mart Chevron to grab a drink. I parked in the back and when I got out of my truck, I noticed a quick flash of blue-white light shoot up out of the top of Castle Crags, which you can see from the gravel parking lot behind the mini-mart. It looked like a blurry falling star only in reverse shooting straight up out of the Crags and disappearing into the sky. It was probably about a half hour from first light. I drive this route routinely and have heard lots of people see strange things in this area as its only about 15 miles down the road from Mt. Shasta, but this was the first time I've ever seen anything like that myself. Believe it or not. -((name deleted)) Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD
April 15, 2018 · 11:00 PM · OTHER
Joshua Tree, CA
My friend and i were on her porch, when i noticed a orb of light. I thought it was just 1 but when i looked through the telescope it was a bunch of lights that were close together. When i focused in it, looked like they moved individually and the a piece broke away from it and just took off.
April 12, 2018 · 9:00 PM · SPHERE
San Diego, CA
This was seen in the lower part of the southern sky. A yellow cluster of balls began and then popping up as single balls. they would disappear and 30 seconds later appear again. we have some good close ups of them as well. Many other people in Mexico and Los Angeles have seen them too, posting a video of them on the internet. What were they?
April 12, 2018 · 8:52 PM · LIGHT
Carlsbad, CA
Several coworkers and I saw numerous lights out over the ocean. The lights were disappearing and reappearing, and changing formations. The lights were slightly orange/yellow color. The lights looked like they could be Chinese lanterns, but they were first lighting up high in the sky. They also looked like flares, however they seemed to be maintaining altitude and even climbing slightly. Also, there was barely any lateral movement, even though a windstorm was occurring. Many people should have witnessed this, due to the length of time it occured and position off the coast of a busy area. We witnessed several pedestrians watching the lights from an overlook area just down the street.