NUFORC Sightings Report: 07/2018

This document is a comprehensive compilation of UFO and UAP sighting reports submitted to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) during the month of July 2018. The report lists hundreds of individual entries, each detailing the date, time, location, and shape of the observed phenomenon. The sightings span a wide geographic range, primarily within the United States, but also including reports from Canada, the United Kingdom, Italy, Brazil, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Poland, and South Africa. The reported shapes of the objects are highly varied, including triangles, circles, spheres, cigars, fireballs, orbs, and various 'unknown' or 'changing' configurations. Many reports describe anomalous behaviors such as rapid speed, hovering, sudden disappearance, and silent movement. Several entries mention the use of MADAR (Multiple Anomaly Detection and Automated Recording) nodes, suggesting a technical monitoring component to some of the data collection. Some reports include notes from NUFORC regarding potential mundane explanations, such as sightings of Mars, Venus, or scientific balloons, while others remain categorized as unidentified. The document serves as a raw data repository for public submissions, reflecting a broad spectrum of witness experiences, ranging from brief flashes of light to complex, multi-object formations and craft-like descriptions. The reports frequently mention environmental contexts, such as fireworks displays, star-gazing sessions, or routine daily activities, which witnesses often contrast with the unusual nature of the objects they observed.