NUFORC Sightings Report: 07/2017

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 July 2017. The report spans 33 pages and catalogs hundreds of individual accounts from witnesses across the United States, Canada, and several international locations, including the United Kingdom, Poland, Israel, and Sri Lanka. The sightings are presented in reverse chronological order, beginning with reports from July 31, 2017, and concluding with reports from July 1, 2017. The descriptions provided by witnesses are highly varied, encompassing a wide range of shapes, including spheres, disks, triangles, cigars, fireballs, and unidentified lights. Many reports detail anomalous behaviors such as rapid acceleration, sudden disappearance, hovering, and complex flight patterns that defy conventional explanation. Several entries include notes from NUFORC staff, which offer potential mundane explanations for certain sightings, such as the planet Venus, the International Space Station, satellites, or advertising lights. Other reports mention military involvement, such as jets being scrambled or sightings near military installations. The document serves as a raw data repository for public-submitted accounts, reflecting the diverse and often subjective nature of UAP reporting. The reports range from brief, single-sentence descriptions to more detailed accounts of personal experiences, including instances of witnesses feeling startled, scared, or profoundly impacted by their observations. The document does not provide a formal analysis or conclusion but rather acts as a historical record of the reports received by the center during this specific timeframe.