NUFORC Sightings Report: 10/2017

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 October 2017. The report spans 31 pages and lists hundreds of individual accounts from witnesses across the United States, Canada, and several international locations including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Greece, Libya, Mexico, and Brazil. The sightings are presented in reverse chronological order, beginning with reports from October 31, 2017, and concluding with entries from October 1, 2017. Each entry provides the date, time, location, and the reported shape of the object. The descriptions of the phenomena are highly varied, encompassing a wide range of shapes such as spheres, triangles, disks, cigars, orbs, fireballs, teardrops, and chevrons. Witness accounts frequently describe erratic movements, high speeds, silent flight, and sudden disappearances. Some reports mention specific behaviors, such as objects hovering, changing shape, or interacting with other aircraft, including helicopters and commercial airliners. Several entries include notes from NUFORC staff, which offer potential explanations for certain sightings, such as the planet Venus, the star Capella, Iridium satellites, or advertising lights. Other reports are noted as anonymous or submitted by individuals identifying themselves as aviation professionals or military experts. The document serves as a raw data repository of public observations, capturing the diverse and often anomalous nature of the reports received by the center during this period.