NUFORC Sightings Report: 12/2017

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 December 2017. The report spans 31 pages and catalogs hundreds of individual accounts from witnesses across the United States, Canada, and several international locations. The entries are organized chronologically, beginning on December 31, 2017, and working backward through the month to December 1, 2017. Each entry provides the date, time, location, and a brief description of the observed object or phenomenon, along with its reported shape. The descriptions vary significantly, ranging from simple lights and orbs to complex geometric shapes such as triangles, disks, cigars, and teardrops. Many witnesses report unusual flight behaviors, including rapid speed changes, hovering, and erratic movements. A notable cluster of reports occurs on December 22, 2017, particularly in California, where numerous witnesses observed phenomena that NUFORC notes were likely associated with a SpaceX rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base. Other reports include mentions of time loss, encounters with entities, and various atmospheric phenomena. Some entries contain editorial notes from NUFORC, providing context such as potential explanations (e.g., missile launches, lens flares, or astronomical objects like Sirius) or noting that reports were anonymous or lacked sufficient detail. The document serves as a raw data repository for public-submitted sightings, reflecting a wide spectrum of human observation and interpretation regarding aerial anomalies during this specific timeframe.