NUFORC Sightings Report: 09/2017

This document is a comprehensive compilation of UFO and UAP sighting reports submitted to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) during the month of September 2017. The report consists of a chronological list of individual accounts provided by witnesses from various locations, primarily within the United States, but also including reports from Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Angola, India, and Ukraine. Each entry includes the date and time of the sighting, the location, and the reported shape of the object. The descriptions of the phenomena are diverse, ranging from lights, orbs, and spheres to more structured objects described as triangles, cigars, disks, and cylinders. Many witnesses reported unusual flight behaviors, such as rapid speed, erratic movement, hovering, and sudden disappearances. Some reports include additional details regarding the witness's experience, such as the presence of sound, specific light patterns, or the observation of multiple objects in formation. Throughout the document, NUFORC provides brief editorial notes on certain entries, occasionally suggesting alternative explanations such as rocket launches from Vandenberg AFB, lens flares, or astronomical phenomena like Venus, while also noting when reports are anonymous or lack sufficient information. The document serves as a raw data repository for public sightings during this specific timeframe, reflecting the subjective experiences of numerous individuals who observed phenomena they could not readily identify.