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Sightings
Witness reports, held as-reported. Each entry keeps its source, its coordinates where the record has them, and its place in the larger pattern.
3,193 entries
June 5, 2020 · 10:45 PM · LIGHT
Silverton, OR
I thought, could've been two military jets? I doubt it, they moved faster than any military jet. Both objects had a brilliant white light "not flashing", moving northeast towards Pendleton, Oregon. Duration of sighting was no less than 10 seconds and no more than 15 seconds.
June 1, 2020 · 9:59 PM · CHANGING
Beaverton, OR
We saw a circular-sphere-like bright white object in the sky traveling from northwest to southwest. It changed shape but maintained a circular or oval appearance. It moved in a somewhat non-linear path as if it was doing a part of an arc to observe us as we were playing. It jumped up and down as it tracks across the sky before disappearing. Dad and three daughters witness this. Dad was playing with a glow in the dark boomerang with a flashing red-blue led affixed on it before noticing this object in the sky that was originally thought as a plane or satellite. But realized that it was moving too fast to be one. One daughter had noticed it was able to record it partially on phone and observed that it changed from white color to red prior it vanishing.
May 31, 2020 · 10:30 AM · TRIANGLE
Westfir, OR
these were in the night sky one was about the direction of 2:00.the other was about 10 :00 and the others were in the direction south . the stayed in one place for along time then one by one started leaving towards north and some went east i took photo of the one that wAs brightest moving east it was not an airplane or helecopter .
May 30, 2020 · 6:00 PM · OTHER
Medford, OR
I was taking pictures of the sunset and my neighbor pointed to the sky and said there was something strange in the sky and to take a picture. I saw it and took pictures. It flew steadily, at the same altitude, until it was out of sight.
May 29, 2020 · 11:00 PM · SPHERE
Dexter, OR
Yellow/Orange sphere flew in a wave pattern from west to east and landed near the Willamette National Forest. Where it was flying was accompanied by bright flashes of light that lit up the whole sky like a strobe or lightning, yet the sky was clear of clouds. After it landed, we could see the strobe effect, without regularity in timing. We drove towards it but never found it. We watched the continuous strong flashes for the next few hours, and eventually saw a really bright shooting star going very slow in the sky above it. The flashes continued for hours. We eventually went inside. It resembled a lightning ball or plasma storm.
May 29, 2020 · 12:45 AM · FLASH
Eugene, OR
Was looking at what seemed like a star in the sky. Then a bright flash low to the ground but far away from me lit up the sky. These bright flashes kept happening every few minutes. Then that 'star' disappeared. The flashes kept happening. That star reappeared. The flashes still kept happening. Don't know what's lighting up a small portion of the night sky tonight.
May 27, 2020 · 7:30 PM · RECTANGLE
Salem, OR
On a clear night on 05/27/20 at 19:30 I observed a jet flying a north/south direction probably from Portland Or. The sun was still shining and was reflecting on the silver jet. Later 5 minutes had passed and I watched the jet contrails. In the contrails or below I saw the object. It was rectangular in shape silver in color reflecting off the sun. The object was moving the same direction the jet had flown but was also turning in a circular clockwise direction. I observed this object for a full 3 minutes. It seemed to be floating and moving all at once. It then left my viewing area.
May 27, 2020 · 10:08 AM · LIGHT
Salem, OR
fast flying object that appeared to be on fire with three main light sources. it faded in and out and disappeared.
May 23, 2020 · 10:25 AM · FIREBALL
Portland, OR
Walking home I looked to the sky to see what I thought was a broken streetlight blasting orange light but found it was too high in the sky. It was levitating slightly with an blurring aura around itself. When I walked towards it, it began very slowly moving upwards, Shrinking with its distance until it was hidden by a layer of clouds
May 18, 2020 · 9:45 PM · CIRCLE
Portland, OR
my house is approximately 1/4 mile from pdx(Portland airport) i am to the south of eastbound approach and can see aircraft taking off and landing. Last night at around 8:45 pm I was on my back porch talking to a family member on the phone when I noticed a right circular light just above the pdx east bound approach about 500 feet off the ground and if air traffic where coming into pdx this object would of interfered with landing trajectory. The object moved sporadically in different directions for just over a half hour and the light would go brighter at times and the color would change from bright white to bluish. At first I thought maybe a drone but I myself am a drone pilot and quickly realized it was not a drone because I can't even launch my drone anywhere near the airport because of strict FAA regulations with all drones being GPS enabled when i do try to launch my drone it won't go more then 3 feet off the ground with warnings and alarms going off. I ! have a very clear two minute video of the sighting.
May 18, 2020 · 3:00 AM · UNKNOWN
Prinville, OR
This event took place 15 miles SW of Prineville, OR. GPS Coordinates: 44.204652, -120.895951. A bright white aura was observed at roughly 3 AM, hovering above a remote stretch of the Crooked River. My Fiancé and I were driving down SW Millican Rd when I observed a strange white light located above a non-accessible portion of the Crooked River. The center of the light was almost pure white. The elevation was roughly 200 feet above the River. As I observed the light, I witnessed the light makes an illogical movement. It moved at a steady elevation, across the river and then onto a level potion of land. This type of movement would be impossible by a convention vehicle, as there are steep cliff and no road access. The light then accelerated away from me and seemingly vanished. The movement reminded of a slot car on a track. How sudden and rapid it was. You would think hat this type of acceleration would injure almost anybody. This type of movement would be impossible by a convention vehicle, as there are steep cliff and no road access. I can confirm that this object was not a drone or RC device. There was no noise. It was so silent outside that I could hear the distant hum of Power Lines. I returned in the daytime to find that there was not a single road or even any Cattle Grates in that area of Remote BLM Land. I do mention that I felt very eerie in that moment. As if there was something else there. Like someone was watching.
May 15, 2020 · 9:30 PM · SPHERE
Portland, OR
Roommate and I were eating a late dinner together when we spotted an orange ball of light flying low above the trees through the window. We’re unsure how far away it was, but it appeared to move in front of 3 radio towers, so possible a mile or so. Object was a bright orange light, orb in shape. It descended at a quick but steady pace into the trees and temporarily out of sight, maintaining the same elevation and moving in a smooth, non-linear manner. The first slope was gentle and the light was steady, not like a descending flare. It had no other lights visible. The object returned about five minutes later and was visible in the tree line before disappearing again. There was no sound and it was too small to be a traditional aircraft. We feel we would have seen multiple blinking lights, especially if it were flying that low. This is the second time we’ve seen this object. Upon looking at YouTube videos, this looks almost exactly like videos of orange ball UF! O sightings.
May 10, 2020 · 11:10 PM · DISK
Aloha, OR
I witnessed a yellow/orange plasma lit saucer flying west to east faster than a jet flying at 1,000 ft from the ground with no sound and in a straight trajectory albeit erratically flying up and down
May 10, 2020 · 11:00 PM
Portland, OR
There is a light that hangs lower than the rest of the stars, that remains stationary every night. It’s bigger and brighter than a star or space station, or any kind of weather balloon. It is near the West. It is not a star that I can identify nor is it a planet. It stays close and then vanishes at some point every night
May 7, 2020 · 12:03 AM · OVAL
Chiloquin, OR
When this happened, I was outside listening to music with friends. There was a light breeze, and flashing lights above my house. It went on for about 5-6 minutes. 3 lights appeared. The lights were a green/white color. It moved very slowly by my house. And, it was probably around 500 feet in the air. I figured it might be a plane or something. But it would be too close to the ground.
May 5, 2020 · 4:40 AM · LIGHT
Oregon City, OR
I was walking my dog in the morning before heading to work. We crossed a busy street and I looked back behind me and noticed how big the moon looked. In my peripheral I noticed movement, changing focus I realize it's not just anything but a string of lights moving in unison. After many lights go by a formation of 4 lights in a diamond shape go by. Many more lights go by and what looks like the end, a light from below comes in fast and joins but cutting in fourth from the rear. The four back off creating what looks like equal distances. Then two more join at the back, not at the same time. These come from above and actually don't illuminate until nearly coming into the back of the line. I tried to record with my cellphone but was unable to capture anything except audio of myself in disbelief. I actually flagged down a car who happened to be driving by but as soon as I mentioned UFOs they quickly accelerated away.
May 3, 2020 · 8:07 PM · SPHERE
South Beach, OR
RockCreek wayside, South Beach, Oregon. I was on the beach and could see two other people up beach about 500 yeards watching as well. Super bright glowing white Sphere. Sat stationary in the fog along the shoreline cliff, about 3 miles to the north of us. Sighted for about 10 mins. Then pooffed away.
May 2, 2020 · 9:45 PM · LIGHT
Medford, OR
Light from 7 crafts flying above medford oregonon following another traveling at high speed appx 25000 feet very fast same path tn north north east towards crater lake estimated. came of cloud coverage very close together same flight path
May 1, 2020 · 4:00 AM · CIRCLE
Central Point, OR
I went outside with my dog and was looking at the big Dipper when I noticed a bright, circular white light. It was moving across the night sky at a fast speed and in a straight line from east to west. As I continued to watch it I realized that there were two thin rods slanted from the sides of the circular object. There also seemed to be a perfect circular prism around this object and I realized that the brightness of the object seemed contained within this prism. I thought it was the International Space Station but when I checked the website it was nowhere near here. I am certain that what I saw was not a plane, jet or helicopter. I have always lived near airports or military bases so I know what planes and jets look like. I am not sure if this was a UFO but it is definitely unlike anything I have experienced before.
April 30, 2020 · 7:50 PM · OVAL
Roseburg, OR
We were driving and had to pull over, craft was moving slowly, was as white as light, we watched it zig zag slowly and then disappear over a mountain.
April 29, 2020 · 9:30 PM · SPHERE
Salem, OR
My mom woke me up around 9:30 ish and told me to "come look at this ufo hurry." Went outside and it looked like a super bright star at first I told her she was trippin out and then it started blinking and dimmed to nothing, it went back to its bright form and started slowly moving west and then moved back to its original spot as if it were searching for something. We watched it blink in and out for a good 15 minutes the clouds eventually kicked in. This is our 4th sighting together in Salem the other times we seen amber orbs here in Salem as well slowly moving south.
April 28, 2020 · 8:45 PM · FIREBALL
Medford, OR
Flaming object traveling extremely quickly from east to west duration lasting between 3 and 8 seconds descended towards Jacksonville.
April 28, 2020 · 8:45 PM · SPHERE
Beaverton, OR
Appeared out of nowhere, slighyly above the tree line, crossed over roadway, east to west. White ball of light, crossed quickly then speed away & disappeared. 15-30 seconds
April 28, 2020 · 8:40 PM · CIRCLE
Salem, OR
I was driving on Cordon Rd, from Ward Dr to State St when I saw it. It was going perpendicular of my driving. It was just below the clouds and was a light green color. The even lasted a little less than 2 minutes, as it was moving along the underneath of clouds and eventually disappeared.