NUFORC Sightings Report: 05/2022

This document is a comprehensive compilation of UFO and UAP sighting reports submitted to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) for the month of May 2022. The report consists of 28 pages of individual entries, each documenting a specific sighting with a date, location, and shape description. The reports span a global range, though the vast majority of sightings occurred within the United States. The shapes reported are highly varied, including lights, fireballs, spheres, triangles, disks, cigars, ovals, rectangles, and formations. Many witnesses describe anomalous flight characteristics, such as sudden stops, rapid acceleration, hovering, and silent movement. Several reports mention the use of technology or specific conditions, such as the use of infrared cameras, trail cameras, and security systems like Ring doorbells. Some entries reference the MADAR (Multiple Anomaly Detection and Aerial Recording) network, indicating a technical monitoring component to some of the sightings. Other reports mention specific events, such as the lunar eclipse in May 2022, which prompted several observers to photograph the sky and subsequently report anomalous objects in their images. A few reports include notes from NUFORC staff, suggesting potential explanations for certain sightings, such as Starlink satellites, insects, or lens flares. The document serves as a raw data repository of civilian observations, reflecting a wide spectrum of experiences ranging from simple light sightings to more complex encounters involving multiple objects and maneuvers. The reports are presented chronologically, documenting the frequency and diversity of UAP activity reported to the organization during this specific month.