NUFORC Sightings Report: 08/2020

This document is a comprehensive compilation of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sighting reports submitted to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) for the month of August 2020. The report spans 45 pages and lists hundreds of individual accounts from witnesses across the United States, Canada, and several international locations including the United Kingdom, Germany, Indonesia, and France. The sightings are presented in reverse chronological order, beginning with reports from August 31, 2020, and concluding with reports from August 1, 2020. The descriptions provided by witnesses are highly varied, encompassing a wide range of shapes, including orbs, disks, triangles, cigars, teardrops, and chevron-shaped objects. Many reports describe lights of various colors—most commonly white, red, orange, and green—that exhibit erratic movement, rapid speed, or stationary hovering. Several witnesses report objects that change shape, color, or split into multiple smaller objects. The document also notes the presence of MADAR (Multiple Anomaly Detection and Automated Recording) nodes in several locations, which are used to detect electromagnetic anomalies. Some witnesses mention specific technological or environmental contexts, such as the presence of Starlink satellites, which are frequently cited as a potential explanation for sightings of lights in a line or formation. Other reports detail more unusual experiences, including claims of animal mutilation, encounters with 'creatures,' and instances where witnesses felt 'compelled' to observe the sky. The reports vary significantly in detail, with some providing precise descriptions of flight paths and maneuvers, while others are brief, noting only a 'bright light' or 'unknown shape.' The document serves as a raw data repository for public-submitted accounts, reflecting the diverse and often subjective nature of UAP reporting during this period.