NUFORC Sightings Report: 12/1996

This document is a chronological compilation of UFO and UAP sighting reports submitted to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) during the month of December 1996. The reports span a wide geographic range, including numerous locations across the United States, as well as sightings in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Philippines, Australia, and Pakistan. The accounts describe a diverse array of phenomena, ranging from simple lights in the sky to complex, structured craft. Common shapes reported include triangles, disks, cigars, cylinders, spheres, and various 'unknown' or 'changing' shapes. Many witnesses reported high-speed maneuvers, abrupt stops and starts, hovering, and silent flight. Several reports mention specific colors, such as green, red, white, and blue, often associated with strobe lights or fire-like appearances. Some accounts involve multiple witnesses, including professionals such as bus drivers and airline employees. The reports vary significantly in detail, with some providing brief descriptions of lights and others detailing complex interactions, such as objects splitting into pieces, expelling other objects, or pursuing witnesses. The document serves as a raw data repository of public-submitted accounts, reflecting the varied and often anecdotal nature of UAP reporting during this period.