Evidence Explorer

This document contains various reports and observations regarding unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) over Oak Ridge, Tennessee, during the late 1950s. Multiple witnesses, including military personnel and civilians, reported sightings of objects exhibiting unusual flight characteristics, including high speeds, erratic movements, and unique visual appearances…

…posed journal for submission: Annals of the American Association of Geographers Introduction There has been growing interest by the United States government in Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). Given the new focus on this potential security threat and the operational safety risks posed

This document presents an analysis of publicly reported UAP sightings in relation to environmental factors, exploring spatial patterns and potential explanations for these sightings. It discusses the evolution of UAP research, the establishment of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), and the methodologies used to analyze UAP data from the Nationa…

This report details an incident involving an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed by a commercial aircraft while flying at 18,000 feet. The phenomenon was described as resembling burning space debris and was reported by multiple aircraft. The report also mentions a possible misidentification of the phenomenon as Starlink satellites or the International Sp…

This document contains an analysis of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed in the United States, particularly focusing on an incident that occurred on February 18, 1948, over Norcatur, Kansas. The analysis includes eyewitness accounts, descriptions of the object, and speculation regarding its nature, including theories about it being a meteor or a ro…

This report details an incident involving multiple aircraft observing an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying in the vicinity of Richmond, Virginia. The phenomenon was described as a bright light in a holding pattern at high altitude, with several aircraft confirming its presence.

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL350. The phenomenon resembled landing lights and exhibited unusual behavior, disappearing and reappearing during the observation.

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL360. The phenomenon was described as multi-colored flashing lights leaving a contrail. Another aircraft in the vicinity suggested it might be reflections from a satellite.

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of numerous lights while flying at FL360. The phenomenon was not detected on ATC radar, and other flights reported similar sightings.

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of two lights that appeared to dim and reappear while flying at 34,000 feet. The phenomenon was not detected by radar, and other flights reported similar sightings.

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of three white lights while flying at FL380. The phenomenon was also observed by another aircraft but was not detected on ATC radar.

A Skywatch Incident Report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed by commercial aircraft on August 18, 2022, at high altitudes near Los Angeles.

This preliminary assessment by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) evaluates the threat posed by Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) based on reports from U.S. military and intelligence sources. It highlights the challenges in data collection and analysis, the potential safety and national security implications of UAP, and the need for…

UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena 25 June 2021 UNCLASSIFIED 2 UNCLASSIFIED SCOPE AND ASSUMPTIONS Scope This preliminary report is provided by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in response to the provision in Senate Report 116-233, accompanyi…

This report details an incident involving an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed near SOW Airport on March 23, 2022. The phenomenon exhibited rapid vertical and lateral movement and was associated with a possible aircraft callsign N712GA.

This document contains a detailed account of a UFO sighting reported by a resident of Haven, New York, who observed a golden-orange glowing object in the sky. The object was described as being very high, possibly between 10,000 to 20,000 feet, and was seen moving steadily for approximately twenty seconds before disappearing behind trees. The witness compared…

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon during a flight from PWM to MIA on June 12, 2021. The phenomenon was described as white, diamond-shaped, and traveling at a high speed.

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon during a flight on August 6, 2021. The phenomenon exhibited star-shaped lighting and displayed erratic altitude changes before hovering.

A Skywatch incident report detailing the sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon by two aircraft near Eugene, OR, on March 29, 2022. The phenomenon was later assessed to likely be space debris.

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at high altitude, experiencing system failures during the sighting.