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🚀 Cigar UFO Over Mississippi
In 2008, a mysterious cigar-shaped object hovered over the Mississippi River in St. Louis before shooting straight up into the sky. Witnesses were left in shock and awe.
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UFO Sightings Across the US
Discover a comprehensive map of 60,632 UFO sightings reported across the United States. From glowing spheres to mysterious fireballs, this dataset includes detailed accounts of encounters by shape, location, and date. Dive into individual stories, filter by city or year, and download the full dataset to explore the unexplained phenomena around you.
Data source: National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) ↗ · Public reports
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Source: National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) ↗ · Public reports
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The most striking records, told as stories.
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🔥 Captiva's Fireball Phenomenon
On July 26, 2013, Captiva, FL, experienced another sighting of a fiery amber-orange UFO, adding to a series of similar encounters reported in the area.
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✨ Arrow of Lights in Columbus
A fascinating formation of lights resembling an arrow or Christmas tree was spotted hovering over Columbus, OH, in 1998, moving in and out of view.
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✈ Idaho Falls' Rapid Descent
In March 2005, a rapidly descending 'jetstream' over Idaho Falls had onlookers questioning whether it was truly a plane. Its unusual path captivated witnesses.
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🌕 Dancing Moon-Sized Balls
In October 2007, Milton-Freewater, OR, was the stage for an hour-long display of moon-sized dancing lights, captivating and mystifying onlookers.
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