NUFORC Sightings Report: 07/1977

This document is a chronological compilation of UFO and UAP sighting reports recorded by the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) for the month of July 1977. The reports span various locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India, and Sweden. The sightings describe a wide variety of phenomena, including objects identified as disks, triangles, spheres, cigars, and lights. Many reports detail specific behaviors such as hovering, erratic movement, high-speed flight, and silent operation. Several entries mention the MADAR (Multiple Anomaly Detection and Aerial Recording) system, specifically noting events numbered 9 through 13. Some witnesses reported electromagnetic interference, such as radio failure or power outages, while others described close encounters, including landings and objects hovering near residential areas or vehicles. The reports are presented as raw data, often including personal anecdotes from witnesses, such as observations made while camping, driving, or during the aftermath of the 1977 New York City blackout. The document also notes the involvement of local police departments and experienced investigators like Francis Ridge in documenting these occurrences.