NUFORC Sightings Report: 09/2016

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 September 2016. The report spans 37 pages and lists hundreds of individual accounts from witnesses across the United States, Canada, and several international locations, including the United Kingdom, Portugal, India, and Malaysia. Each entry provides the date, time, location, and the reported shape of the object, followed by a brief, often anecdotal description of the event. The sightings describe a wide variety of phenomena, ranging from simple lights and orbs to complex geometric shapes such as triangles, rectangles, cylinders, and teardrops. Witnesses frequently report objects that exhibit unconventional flight characteristics, including sudden stops, rapid acceleration, hovering, and silent movement. Many reports mention objects that change shape, color, or brightness, while others describe formations of multiple lights or objects. Some entries include specific notes from NUFORC, which occasionally suggest potential explanations for the sightings, such as stars (e.g., Sirius), planets, satellites, or lens flares. Other reports are marked as anonymous or include details about the witness's circumstances, such as being on a work break, driving, or stargazing. The document serves as a raw data repository of public observations, capturing the diverse and often subjective nature of UAP reporting during this period. The reports are presented chronologically, beginning with late September and moving backward through the month, providing a detailed snapshot of the public's engagement with unidentified aerial phenomena in September 2016.