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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.
114,092 entries
October 13, 2023 · 7:30 PM · LIGHT
IdentifiedPaden, OK
My family and I had just finished dinner outdide on a cool, clear autumn night. My son had just pulled out his night vision goggles to look for coyotes and other night creatures. I had been wanting to look through them myself. As I said this I suddenly noticed a large light in the northwestern sky, which was a little hazy. I thought it looked strange. Not a normal airplane or other aircraft. Bigger, solid light. I pointed it out and my wife and son saw it too. As it flew just west of my property, it suddenly spewed some sort of illuminated "material." My wife and I were shocked. It then vanished from view. Never seen anything like it. Falcon 9 SpaceX SLC-40, Cape Canaveral SFS [NUFORC annotation: Rocket - Certain]
October 13, 2023 · 7:30 PM · CIRCLE
IdentifiedSmithdale MS, MS
My name is ((name deleted)) 601-((number deleted)) Falcon 9 SpaceX SLC-40, Cape Canaveral SFS [NUFORC annotation: Rocket - Certain]
October 13, 2023 · 7:03 PM · SPHERE
Green Valley, AZ
My wife and I observed a brightly glowing orb 1-3 feet in diameter moving slowly (30 mph) from east to west about a hundred feet off the ground at 7:04 PM. Immediately after passing overhead it suddenly disappeared, seemingly jetting into infinity without making a sound. Streetlights and night lights are restricted in our area due a nearby telescope on Mt. Hopkins making night viewing optimal. We are accustomed to watching for aircraft in the night sky on a regular basis and frequently use the "Flightradar" app on my iPhone to identify aircraft and helicopters in our region. At first glance we thought it was a drone, but a complete lack of noise and the round, brightly-glowing orb shape with undefined edges were unfamiliar. The floresent 'glow' it gave off was as bright as burning posphorous, much brighter than a floodlight or car headlight. It was difficult to determine the exact height above the ground because we were uncertain about the diameter of the sphere. We are accustomed to viewing, satellites, planets, meteorites, aircraft of all types. Most of our lives we have lived in the presence of coyotes. Just before the orb appeared, we heard the loudest outburst of multiple coyotes howling ever experienced.
October 13, 2023 · 7:00 PM · LIGHT
Sonoita, Arizona, AZ
I wish I had a camera. My brother-in-law and I both witnessed a bright light flying across the sky from east to west at a very rapid pace. My background is unmanned aerial systems for the United States Army. His background does not relate to the event. The light was white, and the object emitted no sound. I’ve never seen anything like this in my life. And I witnessed rocket launches in South Korea. I know what a high-speed rocket looks like I know what a normal aircraft looks like and I know what high-performance aircraft look like…this was not any of those things. Shooting stars don’t fly that low.
October 13, 2023 · 8:15 AM · OVAL
Groton, CT
Looked like the size of a star during the night but during the day, but not a light. Roundish or oblong in shape. In 40 years never saw anything like it. It did not move at all while watching it. looked again a few hours later and it was gone. Potentially over naval base in Groton.
October 13, 2023 · 7:00 AM · LIGHT
McLean, VA
A stable light source seen in the sky south of McLean, VA. Two very small light sources were attached to the opposite sides of the main sources. The center big light source changed size continuously, sometimes getting very big sometimes small. It disappeared in a few minutes.
October 13, 2023 · 6:30 AM · OTHER
Hughesville, MD
The whole object was light, the upper portion was saucer shape probably about 60 feet wide with a vertical section under it that was longer than it was wide the vertical section was plumb
October 13, 2023 · 6:25 AM · DIAMOND
Benson, VT
I was driving to work and noticed a green light flash in the sky as I came up a hill before Lake rd turn, it flashed twice and appeared to be on the "nose" of a large diamond-esque shaped dark craft that was very low in the sky, much lower than a small plane would fly, it was maybe 10-15 seconds and it just vanished. It didn't propel forward, up, or down, just vanished. There was an 18-wheel truck headed north at the same time that braked heavily at the same time I did but then proceeded on. I slowly turned onto Lake Rd but didn't notice anything else.
October 13, 2023 · 6:11 AM · LIGHT
North Wilkesboro, NC
I always look at the sky at night or early morning because I've seen strange lights or objects dozens of times over the past year and a half. I've taken hundreds of videos and photographs, I am including as many of the videos as possible taken today 10-13-23. I witnessed multiple objects at the same time, the the longest video with a duration of 2 mins 9 seconds you will see one star like object passing by Jupiter and then meeting up with a 2nd Star like object next to the little dipper before flying in Separate directions. My hair was standing on end like I was about to discharge static electricity, ive only experienced this phenomenon 3 or 3 times when witnessing a ufo/uap. I TRIED TO ATTACH VIDEOS BUT THEY WERE ALL TOO BIG TO ATTACH. I don't want to downgrade the quality, they were taken in 2160×3840 on my Samsung Galaxy s23 Ultra. If the investigator wants to see the videos I can attach to Email.
October 13, 2023 · 6:08 AM · CIRCLE
Knoxville, TN
I looked out the window at what i thought was a plane, but it was going too slow. Eventually it stopped and went backwards before hovering. It started to go back the direction it was going, but then it started to descend, still flashing red and white lights the whole time. I lost sight of it when it dipped low, obstructed by a roof. I tried to record it, but it was too dark outside and the object was too far away for a good photo.
October 13, 2023 · 4:22 AM · SPHERE
Medical Lake, WA
Orange light towards the east. Floating and then moving towards the south out of site due to trees
October 13, 2023 · 2:15 AM · SPHERE
Everett, WA
I’m a nightshift worker who gets home around 2:00 AM each night except Sundays. My routine is to walk my dog before going to bed. On October 13, 2023 at 2:15 AM, I noticed three “orbs” overhead traveling in a “loose formation” meaning that they weren’t in the tight triangle formation that one would see jets fly in. These three “orbs” weren’t as bright as the background stars which they were flying by. The background stars in question would be the stars that make up the constellation of Orion the Hunter. These three “orbs” were moving rapidly, but certainly not as fast as meteors. They came from the NW (300 degrees) and flew towards the SE (117 degrees). What was particularly odd was the way that they flew…it was very “loose” as well. They didn’t fly in a direct line like jets or meteors for that matter. They flew in a manner that reminded me of downhill skiers as they ski back and forth (slalom skiing) as they go downhill. This odd way of flying, very “loose” formation and very “sloppy” flying with regard to linear movement (non-uniform linear motion) was what struck me the most as being unusual…moreso than their dimness and their silence. The sighting lasted about 5 or 6 seconds. It was brief, but longer than typical meteor streaks. I’ve seen bolides go high above crossing the sky in long straight lines that took 5-6 seconds to go across the sky, but they were always singular and of course, much brighter than these three dim orbs. Perhaps others in the surrounding neighborhoods North of Seattle might’ve seen these three “sloppy flyers” as well. I’ll upload two photos. The one photo with the red arrow denotes the line of travel past the constellation of Orion the Hunter. The buildings in the foreground are simply other townhouses here at this complex. The photo of the compass (screen grab) is showing the direction of 117 degrees SE in which these three orbs were going. They came from the opposite direction which would be 300 degrees NW.
October 12, 2023 · 11:46 PM · LIGHT
Parsippany-Troy Hills, Pyramid Mountain, Taylortown, NJ
Was en route to work when I was driving on the highway, I noticed the red orb in the sky hovering. It got brighter, and suddenly "launched" forward mid-air, direction looked to be north-east headed towards Boston, it looked like it was hovering over Taylortown/Pyramid Mountain. From spotting to launch, it took about 2 seconds. This thing must have cleared at least 6 kilometers in 2 seconds before it was out of sight.
October 12, 2023 · 11:40 PM · UNKNOWN
Carrollton, TX
A blinding light shown down on my house even though there was no clouds in the sky and no aircraft overhead. A chinook helicopter circled my neighborhood ten minutes after said blinding light illuminated my house for a couple of seconds. The light was brief but blinding and no noise was emitted. Dogs were barking relentlessly.
October 12, 2023 · 9:48 PM · SPHERE
Port Arthur, TX
Me and the wife watched a glowing sphere flying 3 times faster than the normal airplanes and jets I see every night but with no sound . But one single orange yellow glow .but much bigger than a plane light. Solid glowing light .it took 30 seconds or less to go from one end of the sky to other with no sound . If I had to guess 1000 ft to 2000ft above ground with no sound... Awesome feeling...this is the 2nd encounter in Port Arthur. The first one being much lower
October 12, 2023 · 8:35 PM · TRIANGLE
Waynesfield, OH
About 835 pm I observed a large triangular craft approaching from the west. It had very bright lights that strobed and it moved slowly to the south until it disappeared from my view. I could not hear any sounds coming from it. I was seeing it from a distance. Probably half a mile or so. I tried and failed to get a picture. I did not have anyone with me. I am a retired chemist.
October 12, 2023 · 8:30 PM · LIGHT
Centreville, MD
As I was leaving a family member’s house, I stopped in the driveway with my girlfriend to stargaze for a few minutes. We usually like to pick out constellations, identify satellites, and can sometimes see the faint glow of the Milky Way - on especially clear nights. I am not an expert, by any means, but I do love to stargaze and can tell the difference between comets, planes, satellites, etc. While looking SE, at roughly a 30 degree angle, I noticed what I first thought was a satellite moving relatively slowly and in a horizontal line across the sky. After moving at this rate for about 3 seconds, the white object accelerated at an incredible speed, and then disappeared. I thought that it could be a shooting star, but when I’ve seen them, they last about a second and are moving rapidly the entire time. The object I saw, in this instance, picked up speed at a quite unbelievable rate. Another thing that set this experience apart was how long I was able to see it - 5 seconds is much longer than the length one would see a shooting star. I also considered the possibility that it could be a satellite. However, when I’ve seen satellites, the light is much dimmer than what I saw, in this instance, they move at a uniform speed, and you can track them throughout their journey in the sky. This light was only visible for a few moments and disappeared while there was plenty of sky left. I would say I am a UFO/UAP skeptic, but seeing this object compelled me enough to actually think a report may be useful. Maybe I am missing something here, but it was extremely impressive. I again would like to reiterate just how quickly this object accelerated. Not to be cliche, but it was like seeing a light moving at the speed of a plane, and then it accelerated like the Millennium Falcon jumping into hyperspace - no joke meant here, but I feel like it is a good analogy to really help illustrate its speed.
October 12, 2023 · 8:30 PM · CIRCLE
Green Valley, AZ
At approx. 20:30 local time I observed a solid white light that remained stationary. It would fade out and then fade back in again. It never changed location as it was about 30 degrees above the eastern horizon. It remained there for 45 min in the exact same spot
October 12, 2023 · 7:59 PM · CIRCLE
Yonkers, NY
I recorded 3 of the objects in different areas in the sky but all while I was facing West towards the Hudson River and New Jersey. I take sky pictures a lot, both day and night.Thursday night I saw lots of faint stars. Then I saw a brighter object. I thought it must be a planet. Then I thought it was two stars, but they were too closely se and looked shaky not twinkling.I looked through my phone camera and then cleaned my glasses. They seemed to be moving. I kept moving the phone from my sight and then back up. Then I only saw one of the objects. I didn’t record initially because I thought I was seeing things. I held the phone still but did record. I watched the first object I was observing move out of the camera frame several times before I recorded. Then I recorded a second object. Then another object moved too fast for me to record. My third recording is of the most erratic object. At one point, I thought it was gone, but it popped back into view. I think a fifth object can be seen very briefly in the lower left corner of that third video.it is quite fast. About me: I served in a medical unit in the Army Reserves and received an Honorable Discharge. I have been in ministry for a long time and am a retired professor. I have a degree from Bible college and two Masters in Education. I taught at Bible college as well as at a secular branch of a Jewish college for a total of about 16 years. I also was the Executive Director and Head Teacher of the college’s day care and UPK. I almost always held positions in administration and education at the same time while also tutoring almost all subjects. I was employed at the college for about 16 years. I also taught citizenship classes at a community center. I have 4 adult children and am a grandparent.
October 12, 2023 · 7:55 PM · LIGHT
Mount Vernon, WA
1 Solid Orange light, 25-35k Ft. in the sky. Observed this 3 times total. Faded in, rapidly moved and zig-zagged, then faded to red until it was gone. Saw it happen two different times, all in different locations. On the final sighting, I think I could see the light was on a craft, I want to say it was grey, and in a pentagon/disk shape, but I am not 100% on that part. It moved far too fast to be a plane, or even a drone. It was not human technology. The light moved in such a way that is not possible with what we have created. Shortly after seeing this, a Navy plane that was flying VERY low, did a u-turn and went in the direction that I saw it in. I observed this on Flightradar24. I am absolutely a believer after witnessing this. It convinced me without a doubt, something is going on that we are not aware of, nor capable of producing.
October 12, 2023 · 7:43 PM · TRIANGLE
San Pedro, CA
I like to sit in my San Pedro backyard and satellite watch. Tonight, at about 7:43, while facing south toward Catalina, a silent, dim, compact triangle with about 5 lights flew from the east toward the west. It looked almost translucent. It was about the size of what I imagine an F117 would be. The speed was brisk but not fighter-jet speed, if that makes sense. There was a light hazy cloud cover hanging over the coast that served to amplify the sighting. Stars and satellites could be seen in spite of the clouds. At first I thought it was a ‘V’ formation of seabirds. My next thought was, ‘that’s a flying triangle, omigod!’.
October 12, 2023 · 7:33 PM · CIRCLE
Decatur, IL
Saw a blinking light as I was driving, the light was not moving in any direction, just stationary in one spot in the sky . I then zoomed 30x in with my phone camera and saw two white circles blinking steadily, blinks about 1 second apart. To the naked eye, it looked like one single blinking light. This was not a plane, not a radio tower, and too far away and high in the sky to be a drone. I drove by again 20 minutes later, and the lights were gone.
October 12, 2023 · 6:44 PM · CYLINDER
Seattle, WA
On my way home on the Edmunds to Kingston ferry. I had seen a large part of orca on my way there, so I got out of my car with my phone ready to take photos. There were three lights in a triangular patent at a moderate altitude off the coast of SeaTac airport and Boeing Field. The brightest of the lights had a fluid movement in a vertical Position, the light was very bright. The objects at times seemed physical when they were at their brightest, and then more oblique as they dimmed. Spontaneously they disappear. I have timestamp on all my photos and it will show you that they were there one moment and then gone.
October 12, 2023 · 6:30 AM · LIGHT
Felton, PA
On Oct. 12,2023 at 6:30AM in the pre dawn darkness I saw an object high in the sky when looking towards the northwest. The object appeared to have 6-7 bright blue lights. The lights were close and created one long connected blue light. Every 2-3 seconds a red light flashed at the center of the blue light bar. The object was stationary and no noise could be heard. I watched it for approx. 30 seconds. I went for my camera which took 20 seconds. When I looked again, the object was not there.