NUFORC Sightings Report: 01/2026

This document is a compilation of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sighting reports collected by the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) for the month of January 2026. The report spans 16 pages and details hundreds of individual accounts submitted by witnesses from across the globe, including the United States, Brazil, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and several other nations. The sightings cover a wide variety of phenomena, ranging from stationary orbs and lights to complex geometric shapes such as triangles, cylinders, cigars, and discs. Witnesses frequently describe anomalous behaviors, including extreme speed, sudden acceleration, erratic movement, silent flight, and the ability to hover or disappear abruptly. Many reports mention specific visual characteristics, such as pulsating lights, smoke rings, or metallic surfaces. Some accounts involve interactions with or proximity to conventional aircraft, such as U.S. Navy vessels or commercial flights. A few reports include more unusual claims, such as the observation of entities, physical traces on the body, or the appearance of objects on security camera footage. The document serves as a raw data repository, presenting the accounts as provided by the observers without official analysis or investigative conclusions. The diversity of the reports—ranging from simple light sightings to complex craft descriptions—highlights the broad spectrum of phenomena categorized under the UAP umbrella during this period.