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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.
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February 19, 2017 · 5:15 AM · UNKNOWN
Elk Mountain, WY
The sky was partly cloudy, and the temperature was about 36 degrees. I was headed east on I80 just north of elk mountain Wyoming about 515am. When I looked southeast towards elk mountain, I notice a dark cloud over it. The second time I looked, I seen 3 to 4 purple or blue flashes that flashed within the cloud in a sequence that lasted about a second which illuminated the cloud to a greenish color. I've never seen anything like this before. The event startled me so much I almost lost control of my vehicle.
February 19, 2017 · 4:12 AM · TRIANGLE
Londonderry, NH
The following report has been submitted by GreyStar Paranormal Institute on behalf of their client. The details of the following report have been formally submitted to GreyStar Paranormal Institute by the clients and an on camera interview and screening was conducted. On the morning of February 19th, 2017, at 4:12am (witness #1) was on their front porch which faces the Manchester, New Hampshire, Airport located 2.5 miles in a straight line of sight from their front yard. Witness #1 noticed lights that at first were thought to be just an ordinary airplane in the distance. (Witness #1) has lived at their current residence for several years and is very familiar with the air traffic and common flight paths used by the airport in the area. The lights soon deviated from a seemingly typical course and started an approach to (witness #1’s) location. The distant lights of the object became increasingly bright (at least twice as bright as a normal aircraft) as described by (witness #1). At that point the witness left the front porch to wake his wife that was sleeping in their bedroom. Upon waking his wife (witness #1) requested her to come outside to witness this unusual event. Upon exiting their house to return to the front porch they notice that the lights were now just above the tree tops in their front yard making a slow descent, even closer to the tree tops, (witness #2) stated that the object was so close that it was almost touching the tree tops. Both (witness #1) and his wife watched in amazement as the outline of a black Triangular silhouette hovered silently directly above their home coming to what seemed like a brief stop. They could clearly see the objects shape as it was slightly backlit by the aura of the soon to be breaking light of dawn, there were bright white lights on all 3 corners of the craft. (witness #2) remarked that the object was totally silent not giving off any engine noises typically heard with normal aircraft. They did however, note that there was a slight whooshing sound present but not sounding like anything associated with any man-made objects. (witness #2) also noted that they could feel a warmth coming from the object. Both witnesses became frightened by this event unfolding just above their house. (witness #2) wrapped her arms around (witness #1) and she said she could feel his heart pounding from the excitement of the event as they stared at the craft in amazement and fear. During this moment, the object went from hovering directly above their house to almost passing completely over their house as if there was a cut in the frame during the event being played out. The object seemingly hopped from one location to another without gliding as previously witnessed. Both witnesses then reported that after noticing this glitch moment that they both became almost robotic in demeanor as if what they just witnessed was no longer important. The light of dawn had fully broken as if in one moment it was slightly getting light out to “it is now light out” in the next moment. Both witnesses could still see the object moving slowly over their house but instead of following the object that was heading towards their back yard both witnesses started to walk back into their house. They both entered the home and made coffee, not talking about the event other than a few blurbs about how odd the whole thing was. They also reported that the whole event occurred in a matter of minutes but upon looking at the clock when entering the house they noted that it was now 4:45am and over 30 minutes had passed. It wasn’t until later that evening both witnesses realized that what they experienced was highly unusual and they decided to report the incident a couple days later to the ufo-hunters website and then a couple days later they reported the incident to GreyStar Paranormal Institute. This report is the result of the interview conducted by GreyStar. Photos of the location were taken. No physical evidence was gathered however, a physical examination of the witnesses was conducted and a full background history was gathered. The witnesses report that they have had unusual experiences in the past with strange occurrences and sightings of balls of light and odd animal behavior over the course of several years. There have been unusual electronic disturbances in the home in regards to the function of cable boxes, cell phones, computers and other electronic devices. (witness #2) reported to GreyStar staff that a family member on (witness #1’s) side of the family has allegedly acknowledged the possibility that they have had encounters with ufos & extraterrestrials, this statement has yet to be confirmed however, follow up interviews will ensue to confirm this statement. If the statement is true and is confirmed, then that would mean that there could be a family history relating back to UFO sightings and alien encounters as common with lineage based UFO encounters. The witnesses answered nearly 200 predesignated questions flawlessly and scored above average in authenticity. The witnesses showed genuine concern when recounting the events they had witnessed and they were outwardly disturbed by what they had experienced. It is in the opinion of the examiner that hypnotic regression be pursued. When this idea was presented to the witnesses only one of them agreed. It is believed that the other witness is fearful of what they might remember and they have not been pressed further however, they have been given an open invitation to pursue hypnotic regression in the future. GreyStar estimates from details given from in the description by the witnesses that the triangular UFO was approximately 60ft wide by 90ft long calculated by using google earth as a measuring tool. This concludes our report to the National UFO reporting center. This report has been submitted as a means to cross reference future data for other local UFO sightings and to attempt to see if anyone else in the area witnessed anything unusual or similar on that morning. The results of the of the yet to be conducted hypnotic regression may become available on the GreyStar Paranormal Institute website in the future if a release of such information is agreed upon by the clients and can be submitted to NUFORC for their records upon request if released by the clients.
February 19, 2017 · 4:00 AM · CIRCLE
St. Paul, MN
Very bright circular object seen flying near Summit Ave. I was sitting in my car. The object was white and kind of blue. It was flying incredibly fast. It wouldn't suprise me if it was moving 500 mph. I just caught a glimpse of it. It was so bright and fast that it was impossible to not see. Definitely not a star as it was too big, bright, and it maintained its speed. I also doubt a failing star could be seen in the inner city.
February 18, 2017 · 11:00 PM · UNKNOWN
Board Camp, AR
There was a big ufo sighting 2 weeks ago at the crystal mine in Board Camp, Arkansas. MUFON has been there but no one else can get in at this time. Does anyone have info on the event? We have tried to get a look but the site is locked down. What happened?
February 18, 2017 · 10:55 PM · OTHER
Germantown, MD
Central circular light with approx #6 beams/rays (star like). Reddish and blinking, flying lower than plane. Once it passed over front of house I went to back deck and it was lower and bright white. Disappeared then was much higher at cloud level. Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD
February 18, 2017 · 10:30 PM · FORMATION
Sawyer, MI
Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD
February 18, 2017 · 10:00 PM · UNKNOWN
Mena, AR
The following describes an initial Light Event witnessed on February 18, 2017, reported to MUFON by phone, and was investigated by MUFON’s Special Assignment Team (SAT). Due to the fact that this location, Board Camp Crystal Mine, near Mena, Arkansas, has been the site of ongoing phenomenon and investigation since the February 18, 2017, MUFON investigation, this event was not publicly reported online until now. The reporting parties are the property owners and/or witnesses of the numerous ongoing events at this active location and are reporting for the benefit of public education and scientific research. In recognition of the one year anniversary of this event, which was featured in the October 2017 issue of The MUFON Journal, as well as featured on “Expedition Unknown: Hunt for Extraterrestrials” Episode 4 on Travel Channel, the witnesses (and property owners of the location) are officially publicly reporting this sighting as follows: On the night of February 18, 2017, at the property known as Board Camp Crystal Mine, near Mena, Arkansas, the 3 eye-witnesses (2 of them being the property owners) were standing on a hill gazing out over the crystal mine property. About 10 pm, about 900 feet south of where the witnesses were standing, the witnesses saw a glow of white light appear at the treetops of the horizon silhouetting the treetops from behind. Three large white vertical beams of light appeared out of the glow, seeming to be 30 feet wide and seeming to shoot up to about 300 feet high above the ground. The beams were described as being flat across the top, and appeared for a duration of about 10 seconds, then disappeared, and the glow receded back into darkness. There appeared to be no lights at ground level and no sound of a vehicle or animals. The witnesses were astonished by the sighting, thinking it was man-made, but not understanding how it could be, as it would be difficult for a vehicle hauling 3 large spotlights to enter the fenced rural 40-acre property without being noticed. Although a small airport is located about 8 miles west of the location, directly south of the Event Site, there is nothing but undeveloped land, no roads, etc. The next morning, thinking they might find evidence of a human visit such as footprints or tire tracks, the 3 witnesses visited the crystal mine pit where the sighting occurred. To the witnesses’ surprise, there was no evidence of a human visitation, but all metal objects such as fence posts and tools were noticed to be affected, characterized by movement of the objects from their previous positions. MUFON was contacted by a third party and the witnesses were phoned by Arkansas state investigator Race Hobbs. Because of the credibility of the witnesses and the strong physical evidence left behind after the Light Event occurred, MUFON sent the SAT to investigate, led by Chase Kloetzke. Race Hobbs accompanied the SAT. During the SAT’s examination of the metal objects with various devices recording readings for radiation and! electromagnetism (EM), it was confirmed that the metal objects at the Event Site were not only magnetized, but also polarized, and EM and radiation levels were increased. Soil and rock samples were obtained and all information was forwarded to various labs for professional analysis. MUFON has since issued a full investigative report. Other affected items (narrative): All metal objects at the Event Site: fence posts, a large metal sign, plastic bucket with metal handle, hand mining tools, were affected, either moved from their prior locations or positions, were magnetized, and also polarized when readings were taken by MUFON investigators, and continue to be to this day, one year later. Other metal objects, introduced to the site, since the event, when left touching the ground, became magnetized and polarized also. (note: see MUFON.com report #90288)
February 18, 2017 · 10:00 PM · CIRCLE
Apple valley, MN
We suspect that the lights might have been part of a casino's advertising display. PD
February 18, 2017 · 9:47 PM · DIAMOND
West bend, WI
Noticed 5 cylindrical objects flying low and fast. Maybe 200 ft. up. 4 in a Dimond pattern with one more leading. Traveling north. Only visible from directly under. Low white, yellowish, brownish light from inside cylinders. Couldn't tell if all were connected or 5 separate vessels. Complete silence. Once it went over us and traveled a bit, seems the angle was right to see the light inside the cylinders anymore and seemingly dissappeared. Estimated speed 200 yd./6 sec. Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD
February 18, 2017 · 9:00 PM · SPHERE
Sioux Falls, SD
Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD
February 18, 2017 · 8:45 PM · CIRCLE
Buford, WY
There were four passengers heading west-bound on interstate 25 in the vehicle, when the driver noticed a bright white light in the sky. At first the driver thought that it was a planet, but this light was twinkling. The four passengers concluded that it wasn’t a planet but maybe an exceedingly bright star. It was then that the light had moved from the left side of the interstate to the right side. About five minutes had elapsed and then the light had moved from about 30 degrees off the horizon to about 20. The light then disappeared into the distance turning a yellowish color and then disappearing. The light did not make any sound at all. We suspect a sighting of Venus. PD
February 18, 2017 · 8:45 PM · CIRCLE
Buford, WY
Four passengers traveling west-bound on Interstate 25 witnessed a large, fast moving, very bright white object in the night sky. The object was first sighted on the left side of the interstate while on a straight stretch. It then maneuvered without acceleration at extremely high speed to the right-hand side of the interstate. After approximately 10 minutes it was equivalent to the size of one's pinkie nail extended at arm's length, approximately 30 degrees above the horizon; it then lowered to about 20 degrees. Five minutes elapse, the object appears to speed away into the distance and become a faint yellowish color, zoom back at astonishing speed and disappear completely. It was only after its disappearance that all four passengers in the vehicle noticed the object was so bright that it made the stars in the night sky invisible. It was clearly distinguished from Venus which was very visible and bright at this time.
February 18, 2017 · 8:15 PM · SPHERE
Skokie, IL
With my iPhone 6 I recorded a white light the size of a tennis ball going across the screen while filming in slo mo which is a rate of 60 fames per second. It's inside with the shades which are light proof closed. the windows face a very wooded area. The is only 2 light in the room and they are stationary the camera is stationary. Is there some problem with the iPhone 6 that makes it look like a white orb is going across the screen. It seems very unlikely a white orb would be inside my house so I would love a reasonable explanation So i can rest assured there is not some thing floating though my house. So please tell me its just some problem with my iPhone. I will post this on vimeo tomorrow and send you the link
February 18, 2017 · 7:10 PM · OTHER
Colorado Springs, CO
Taking out the trash I saw an odd shaped object flying in a circular as well as zigzag pattern with no visible lights. I wouldn’t have been able to see it except that light from the moon and presumably town was reflecting off of it. At first glance I thought geese, but it moved extremely fast, made no noise, and was erratic in movement before making a half circle and disappearing. I wasn’t able to get a handle on the exact shape, but it had what looked like scoop or spoon-ish protrusions (thick antenna? Not wings) that made it look somewhat triangular.
February 18, 2017 · 7:00 PM · CIRCLE
Chanhassen (east of), MN
This was a huge circle of about 12 lights. About 80 miles in diameter.
February 18, 2017 · 7:00 PM · LIGHT
Glendale Heights, IL
Grilling on my deck I observed what appeared to be an aircraft in the eastern sky in a regular pattern I have seen for decades where I live. It displayed a flashing white light. I noticed a red light appear and then the craft stopped suddenly, It then changed direction to the north and sped up to a much higher speed. It then stopped and changed course suddenly again and continued north. I walked through my house and walked out the north entrance door. The aircraft was moving north where it stopped at some point and dropped at a high speed until other homes were blocking its view. I have never seen anything like this in my life.
February 18, 2017 · 6:36 PM · RECTANGLE
Concord, CA
While at a Da La Salle High School soccer game I observed an unremarkable object. It was a clear sky at dusk without visible stars. An inner thought directed me to inspect a light that was in the sky. (This directed type of thought had not happened to me before) A normal mental signal of interest can be explained as yourself asking , "What is that?" This directed type of mental signal can be described as "Hey, Watch This." There was nothing interesting about this light in a visual sense. With my Samsung SM-J700H phone I captured 4 images. Later that night I inspected my pictures. 3 of the pictures were unremarkable. I blew up the one clearly defined photograph with Photoshop Elements. I was very surprised by the result. The object had obvious structure. It has a body with multiple 90 degree angles. It seems to have two pointed projections on the bottom that are both bent or angled towards one end of the craft. It also appears to have! a light or projection on top near one end of the craft. The craft also seems to have an aura or glow surrounding it. I can not give an accurate altitude. I'm a private pilot and have a very good sense of 1000' feet since this is the standard altitude for flying the pattern at the majority of civilian airports. My best guess is this craft was 40' in length, perhaps 2500' in altitude. Once again this is a very rough guess. I've included an aerial picture of the soccer field with a compass overlay. My position was at the center of the compass and the photograph was taken at approximately 300 degrees from my position. I've also included the original photograph and an enlargement at high definition. Personal Story: I believe I had an encounter with aliens when I was 6 years old. One night, while staying at my Aunt and Uncle's House I couldn't sleep. I knew there was someone in the backyard that had come for me. Somehow I could see through the wall between me and the backyard. There was a large rounded object with 3 small human shapes. They had short bodies and longish heads. They were able to travel through the walls. The next thing I remember is being very frightened. So frightened that I asked my Aunt and Uncle to call my parents in the middle of the night and have them take me home. My parents did take me home. This had never happened before. This was in 1960, before Betty and Barney Hill.
February 18, 2017 · 6:00 PM · LIGHT
Hartford, ME
My husband witnessed on 219 at the turner/hartford line where there are two fields on each side of the road an extremely bright light that bounced around in an odd pattern hovering above these fields, there was no noise, five other vehicles pulled over witnessing the event, he tried to take a video or photo but his cell phone stopped working properly, it was still there when he drove off.
February 18, 2017 · 6:00 PM · LIGHT
Glendale Heights, IL
Updated: Grilling on my deck I observed what appeared to be an aircraft in the eastern sky in a regular pattern I have seen for decades where I live. It displayed a flashing white light then changed to a non blinking red light. The object (5-10 miles out?) appeared to be hovering as planes around the O'Hare airport area were constantly moving. It seemed to drop very fast then turned to the north and sped at unimaginable speed. Almost like a laser pointer but the sky was clear and no sound. It then stopped again and changed course slightly continuing north. I walked out the north entrance door of my home and observed the same red light moving north at a high speed where it stopped directly north and dropped at a high rate of speed below my field of view. This could not have been a regular or military aircraft, helicopter or even a drone. Nothing I know of could maneuver that fast. I have never seen anything in the sky like this in my life.
February 18, 2017 · 5:00 PM · CYLINDER
Massena, NY
On our way home from the store, my friend and I thought we saw a ufo. It was a bright white cylinder. It was going pretty fast and disappeared a few times. When we got to the house, I tried to get a picture with my phone, but it couldn't zoom in enough. I went in the house to get my camera for a better picture, but it was gone when I returned. In the same area, there was now what looked like a star, but it elongated into a cylinder, then two stars. I thought my eyes were playing tricks because its the same location of the north star. I figure it may have just appeared to be doing these things. I did take a picture and turns out it is a cylinder. Not from camera movement because nothing else in the picture has motion blurs.
February 18, 2017 · 4:00 PM · CYLINDER
Massena, NY
On our way home from the store, my friend and I thought we saw a ufo. It was a bright white cylinder. It was going pretty fast and disappeared a few times. When we got to the house, I tried to get a picture with my phone, but it couldn't zoom in enough. I went in the house to get my camera, but it was gone by the time I got back. In the same area, there was now what looked like a star, but it elongated into a cylinder, then two stars. I thought my eyes were playing tricks because its the same location of the north star. I figure it may have just appeared to be doing these things. did take a picture and it is a cylinder. Not from camera movement because nothing else has motion blurs in the photo.
February 18, 2017 · 10:34 AM · OTHER
Scotia, NY
Two copper plates appeared and began forming a circle which was fill with some type of yellow liquid that was moving as if it had intelligence ounce the circle was completed the object just took off straight for the sun The object appeared over a big tree and four months after that even the tree just broke in half. If it was exposed to radiation will it still be in the piece that I have. I also went under hypnosis to confirm the event
February 18, 2017 · 6:00 AM · DISK
MckeesRocksr, PA
MY HUSBAND AND I WERE HEADING SOUTH ON 79,IT WAS 5:40AM. THE CRAFT WAS FLYING LOW AND GOING AT A SLOW PACE. IT WAS FLYING A MILE OR SO AHEAD OF US.WE THOUGHT IT WAS A HELICOPTER AT FIRST BUT WHEN WE APPROACHED IT CLOSER IT LOOKED LIKE A ROUND DISC WITH 2 OR MORE BLINKING LIGHTS.WE WATCHED IT FLY WEST OF US GOING TOWARD BRIDGEVILLE. THE DISC DID NOT LOOK LIKE IT WAS SPINNING. JUST DRIFTING ACROSS THE HIGHWAY. IT TRAVELED ABOUT 200 HUNDRED FEET OR MORE AND THEN IT WAS HARD TO SEE BECAUSE OF THE TREES.I WISH THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN SOME DAYLIGHT. NEVER HAVE WE SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS. I DIDN'T HAVE A CAMERA TO TAKE ANY PICTURES, BUT I DO NOT THINK YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE ANYTHING OUT BECAUSE THE SKY WAS DARK AND SO WAS THE DISC.
February 18, 2017 · 4:00 AM · OVAL
NSL ((North Salt Lake??)), UT
On February 18, 2017, between 4:15 a.m. and 4:40 a.m., my nephew and I were casually talking and joking in the living room of my home. I was sitting on one of the chairs facing East looking out the living room window that also faces East, and while my nephew was commenting on a topic we were discussing, I saw what I can only describe as this: “Two oval-shaped lights, BRIGHT, sparkling,” appeared over the treetop of a neighbor’s home. The only lighting from outdoors came from two homes, which I could see from my position. These two porch lights and one dull, street light were the only noticeable light sources. I stared in puzzlement with what I was seeing, and the flurry of possibilities came flooding into my mind of what I was seeing: “Maybe it’s the traffic lights from the neighborhoods in the hills…but that can’t be because there’s no lights or traffic lights coming from that direction. It’s a big rig…wait, that’s too close and too big to be that low and that big. Street lights? No. That’s not a street light.” These are the thoughts that were racing in my mind as I watched these “lights” float and lower to the level of the neighbor’s rooftop and then disappear. I stared, after it disappeared, trying to figure out what I had just seen. The first words out of my mouth after the “lights” disappeared, was, “Oh. My. Gosh.” Not wanting to create fear with my nephew, I waited until he was finished with his conversation and slowly introduced him into what I had just witnessed. His response was doing the “Sign of the Cross,” and uttering a quick prayer. I laughed reassuring him that there was no need to be concerned because I wasn’t afraid. I said to my nephew, “I KNOW what I saw. I saw it. I just don’t know WHAT I saw. What the HELL did I just see?” This incident lasted about 2-3 seconds, but DAMN, I can’t get it out of my head and I am not about to go broadcasting it publicly because who’s going to believe a random sighting of unexplainable lights amidst skeptics? Well, there you have it. I would NEVER put myself into a position of being persecuted for perjury. I KNOW what I saw, I can’t explain WHAT it was, but I KNOW what I saw. Please help me to explain this because it’s constantly replaying in my mind. THANK YOU for your time to look into this and hopefully explain it. (I should ask WHATEVER it is to just knock on my door instead of appearing like that)