Sightings archive

Browse monthly accounts of unusual lights, ghost stories, cryptids, and other reported encounters. Some details are adapted for privacy or storytelling. Entries without linked sources are unverified archive accounts, not independently established events. Images are illustrations, not evidence.

“Unidentified” means the available information is not enough to identify an observation. It does not establish a paranormal cause. Reliable conclusions need good evidence; NASA explains this approach to UAP.

September 2026 sightings

• The original roundup listed 200+ UFO/UAP reports; a source and counting method were not provided.
• Bright orbs and hovering lights reported.
• Triangular objects and unusual formations described.
• Reports received from across the United States.
• International sightings included Germany, Iceland and the United Kingdom.

August 2026 sightings

• The original roundup listed 300+ UFO/UAP reports; a source and counting method were not provided.
• Metallic spheres reported over California.
• Black triangular object reported over Washington.
• Car-sized object reportedly hovered above a Minnesota lake.
• Orbs, discs, triangles and unusual light formations among common descriptions.

May–July 2026 sightings

UFOs and UAP

• Pentagon released additional declassified UAP files.
• Military witnesses reported unexplained aerial objects during training exercises.
• Multiple glowing orb sightings reported across the northeastern United States.
• Triangle-shaped objects appeared among the descriptions in this roundup.
• Researchers continued reviewing newly released government videos and documents.

Ghosts and hauntings

• The roundup described summer investigations at historic hotels and former asylums.
• Paranormal teams revisited several well-known haunted locations across North America.
• Investigators shared recordings described as electronic voice phenomena (EVP); this label does not establish a paranormal source.
• Overnight investigation accounts described unexplained footsteps, shadow figures, and apparent figures.

Cryptids

• Bigfoot sightings continued to be reported in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the Pacific Northwest.
• Witnesses described large bipedal creatures crossing roads and wooded trails.
• Several research groups conducted field investigations into recurring Bigfoot reports.
• Dogman sightings remained a topic of discussion within cryptid research communities.

Lake and sea mysteries

• Witnesses reported unusual lights over several lakes during June and July.
• Stories of mysterious creatures in remote waterways resurfaced during summer expeditions.
• Researchers revisited historic lake monster reports using drones and sonar equipment.

Unusual sky observations

• Witnesses reported fast-moving lights performing unusual maneuvers.
• Multiple reports described objects changing direction without visible propulsion.
• Satellites, aircraft, and atmospheric effects are possible explanations for unusual sky lights; each account needs evidence to assess its cause.

February–April 2026 sightings

• February 3 — Ashwood Forest, Oregon
  Hikers reported seeing a pale figure standing between trees before vanishing seconds later. Multiple phones allegedly lost signal during the encounter.
• February 8 — Red Creek Woods, West Virginia
  Campers claimed a glowing humanoid figure watched them from deep within the woods shortly after midnight.
• February 17 — Tonopah Highway, Nevada
  Drivers reported bright floating orbs pacing vehicles along a remote desert road for nearly 20 miles.
• February 24 — Hollow Creek Bridge, Kentucky
  Residents described hearing screaming beneath the bridge despite no one being present when police arrived.

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• March 2 — Blackridge Tunnel, Pennsylvania
  Urban explorers reported recordings of distorted whispers and apparent shadow movement inside an abandoned railway tunnel.
• March 11 — Pine Lake, Minnesota
  Fishermen reported strange lights hovering above frozen water before disappearing into heavy fog.
• March 16 — Old Mercer Hospital, Ohio
  Security guards claimed empty hallways echoed with footsteps and distant crying during overnight shifts.
• March 28 — Raven Hill Cemetery, Georgia
  Visitors reported seeing dark figures moving between gravestones after sunset.

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• April 4 — Cedar Pass Road, Colorado
  Several motorists described a tall shadow-like figure crossing the highway before vanishing into nearby woods.
• April 12 — Briarwood Apartments, Illinois
  Residents claimed radios and televisions switched on by themselves during early morning hours.
• April 19 — Lake Morristown, Tennessee
  Witnesses reported glowing lights beneath the water followed by loud metallic noises near the shoreline.
• April 27 — Black Hollow Mine, Pennsylvania
  An account described interference on emergency radio frequencies near an abandoned mine. The signal’s source and any connection to the site were not established.

January 2026 sightings

• January 2
  Residents reported a single bright light hovering unusually low over an urban area before dimming and vanishing without movement.
• January 6
  Accounts described looping footage and static on doorbell and security cameras during the early morning hours, alongside reports of silent lights overhead. A causal link was not established.
• January 12
  Multiple witnesses described a pale glow diffused through heavy cloud cover, creating the impression of illumination without a visible source.
• January 18
  A witness described a light appearing stationary in the night sky for an extended period before disappearing. Its identity was not established.
• January 31
  Reports emerged of a sudden atmospheric stillness, brief electrical irregularities, and a sensation of being observed, without weather or utility records cited to assess the account.

December 2025 sightings

• December 3
  A cluster of bright lights was observed hovering low in the winter sky before dispersing rapidly in different directions.
• December 7
  Multiple witnesses reported a sudden glow behind dense cloud cover, illuminating the sky without thunder or lightning.
• December 14
  Accounts described brief visual interference on security cameras during the early morning hours, alongside reports of silent lights overhead. A causal link was not established.
• December 21
  On the winter solstice, a stationary light was seen lingering unusually long in the night sky before vanishing abruptly.
• December 27–28
  Residents described an orange-tinted glow moving slowly above treetops during heavy fog, leaving no sound or visible trail.

November 2025 sightings

• November 4
  Multiple witnesses reported a rotating or spiraling object moving slowly across the night sky, visible for several minutes before disappearing.
• November 5
  Groups of bright lights were observed moving in formation, changing direction abruptly and vanishing without sound.
• November 20–22
  Repeated reports of unidentified aerial activity near restricted or sensitive airspace, described as hovering lights or silent objects.
• November 25
  A glowing orange light was seen suspended over a body of water, rotating slightly before extinguishing suddenly.
• November 26–27
  Short video clips circulated showing unusual sky lights and brief visual anomalies, with no confirmed cause.

October 2025 sightings

• October 1 — Lights Over the Sound
  In Washington State, boaters off Puget Sound reported three silent spheres moving in formation above the water before merging into one. The account also described a faint glow in cellphone recordings; no radar records or original footage were linked.
• October 4 — The Figure on County Road 19
  Near Madison, Wisconsin, two motorists saw a tall, thin figure standing motionless at the roadside around 2:30 a.m. When headlights illuminated it, the figure turned and seemed to fade — not step — into the cornfield beside the road. Both reported the car’s electrical systems flickered.
• October 7 — The Desert Hums
  In southern Nevada, residents outside Tonopah described a low humming sound that persisted for nearly fifteen minutes one night. Several said it caused window vibrations, with no aircraft or seismic records cited to assess the cause. Dogs across the neighborhood barked in unison.
• October 10 — The Farmhouse Lights
  A family in rural Kentucky saw blue and red lights hovering near their barn after midnight. The next morning, they found the grass beneath perfectly flattened in a circular pattern about twenty feet wide. The account described contact with local deputies, but no official record was linked.
• October 14 — Over the Bay
  Off the coast of Florida’s Panhandle, fishermen witnessed a glowing orange disc descending slowly toward the horizon before vanishing beneath the surface. One man claimed the light “split the water like it was glass.” No flare or distress-signal records were linked to assess alternative explanations.
• October 19 — Whispers in the Woods
  In Vermont, hikers in the Green Mountains reported hearing what sounded like dozens of faint human voices calling from the forest — though no other groups were nearby. The account placed the nearest campsite several miles away; no park record was cited.
• October 23 — Triangles Above the Ridge
  In the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona, residents spotted three triangular lights arranged in perfect symmetry, hovering motionless for nearly five minutes before blinking out simultaneously. No flight or exercise records were cited to assess the lights.
• October 27 — The Black River Shape
  In northern Arkansas, hunters along the Black River saw what they described as a dark, winged creature gliding low across the water at dawn. The wingspan, they said, “blocked the sky for a moment.” It vanished into the mist without a sound.
• October 31 — Halloween’s Omen
  Several towns across Ohio and Indiana reported identical streaks of green light crossing the night sky just before midnight. Some thought they were meteors — but witnesses said the objects slowed mid-flight, hovered briefly, and then sped away in different directions.

September 2025 sightings

• September 3
  An account described a glowing disc above a forest ridge, pulsing with light before vanishing.
• September 8
  Motorists reported a silent, dark triangular object moving across the night sky.
• September 15
  An account described blue sky flashes and power surges in a town; a causal connection was not established.
• September 30
  Accounts described similar dreams involving a bright light, a doorway, and a silent message. These are subjective experiences rather than sky observations.

August 2025 sightings

• August 3 — Asheville, North Carolina
  A glowing humanoid figure was reported crossing the Blue Ridge Parkway at night before fading into the trees.
• August 7 — Corpus Christi, Texas
  Fishermen saw red lights moving under the Gulf waters, pulsing before vanishing into the deep.
• August 12 — Phoenix, Arizona
  Two glowing orbs shifted colors in the night sky, hovering silently before shooting upward at what witnesses described as extraordinary speed.
• August 15 — Salem, Massachusetts
  Witnesses reported seeing shadowy figures and hearing chanting in a locked cemetery; they also described phones freezing during attempted recordings.
• August 19 — Denver, Colorado
  Metallic saucer-shaped flashes appeared above the Rockies, reflecting light before disappearing.
• August 23 — New Orleans, Louisiana
  An account described footsteps and faint brass music in the French Quarter without an apparent source.
• August 27 — Seattle, Washington
  Witnesses described a triangular object appearing to hover above Puget Sound for nearly a minute before blinking out.
• August 31 — Phoenix, Arizona
  A silent oval glow appeared over South Mountain just before midnight, leaving pets and residents shaken.

July 2025 sightings

Michigan sky reports

The July roundup described Michigan accounts of fast-moving lights, triangular objects with no visible propulsion, and glowing orbs above open fields. The original tally of at least three dozen accounts was not accompanied by a source. One witness near Traverse City claimed to see “a metallic egg” zigzag through cloud cover before vanishing without a sound.

Several accounts noted a distinct orange-red glow preceding the appearances, often around 10 p.m. Small towns lit up with talk of “summer watchers”—locals who now take lawn chairs to rural pastures just to scan the skies.

Zigzag lights over New York

In New York State, reports of silent craft continued into July. A string of glowing spheres and sharply maneuvering disks were spotted between Syracuse and the Hudson Valley corridor. Witnesses described apparent erratic movements; the accounts did not establish purposeful behavior.

Several described their radios acting strangely—frequencies scrambling or going silent—during the encounters. The accounts did not provide enough information here to rule out aircraft, satellites, or other explanations.

Skywatching in Scotland

In central Scotland, a group of skywatchers returned to a location near Dechmont Woods in mid-July. As part of a coordinated “conscious contact” attempt, participants gathered in silence and focused their attention on the sky. What followed was a series of blue and white flashes seen overhead—high altitude, but seemingly without cloud reflection or noise.

One attendee claimed a flickering shape hovered briefly before it collapsed into a pinprick and vanished.

Indonesia: gathering and skywatching

While not a sighting, July also saw a large-scale cultural gathering in Indonesia dedicated to aerial phenomena and the search for cosmic contact. Art installations, workshops, and nightly watch sessions were held throughout the month. During one evening display, onlookers claimed they saw “a moving star that stopped”—only to drift upward and vanish.