NUFORC Sightings Report: 05/2011

This document is a comprehensive compilation of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sighting reports submitted to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) during the month of May 2011. The report consists of a chronological list of entries, detailing sightings from various locations across the United States, Canada, and several international sites, including Italy, Sweden, Norway, Ireland, and Australia. Each entry provides the date and time of the incident, the location, the reported shape of the object, and a brief description of the event as provided by the witness. The descriptions vary significantly, ranging from simple light sightings and fireballs to more complex reports of triangular, disk-shaped, or cigar-shaped craft. Some entries include specific notes from NUFORC investigators, offering potential explanations such as 'Chinese lanterns,' 'Iridium satellites,' or 'ISS over-flights,' while others remain categorized as unidentified. The reports frequently mention behaviors such as hovering, rapid movement, changing formations, and silent flight. Several witnesses report accompanying phenomena, including electromagnetic interference, physical traces, or physiological effects, though these are anecdotal. The document serves as a raw data repository for public reports received by the organization during this period, reflecting the diverse and often subjective nature of UAP reporting.