NUFORC UFO Sighting Summary, August 2023
UFO sightings have always captured the public’s imagination. And why not? The idea that we’re not alone in the universe is both fascinating and unnerving. But with so many sightings reported each month, which ones truly stand out? We’ve dug into the data for August 2023 to find the most interesting cases: Those with unique shapes, unusual movements, and images to back them up.
Sightings by Country
| Country | Count |
|---|---|
| USA | 432 |
| United Kingdom | 26 |
| Canada | 9 |
| Iceland | 3 |
| Turkey | 3 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
| Indonesia | 2 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 |
| Tunisia | 1 |
| Sweden | 1 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| International Waters | 1 |
| Spain | 1 |
| Belgium | 1 |
| Poland | 1 |
| Israel | 1 |
| Greece | 1 |
| India | 1 |
| Australia | 1 |
Sightings by State
| State | Count |
|---|---|
| CA | 64 |
| TX | 40 |
| FL | 32 |
| WA | 25 |
| AZ | 15 |
Sightings by Shape
| Shape | Count |
|---|---|
| Orb | 72 |
| Circle | 70 |
| Light | 67 |
| Unknown | 36 |
| Triangle | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Changing | 25 |
| Formation | 22 |
| Oval | 21 |
| Cigar | 17 |
| Fireball | 16 |
| Cylinder | 16 |
| Sphere | 14 |
| Disk | 13 |
| Rectangle | 9 |
| Egg | 8 |
| Star | 8 |
| Flash | 7 |
| Cube | 4 |
| Cross | 4 |
| Diamond | 4 |
| Teardrop | 2 |
| Cone | 2 |
| Chevron | 1 |
Trends and Anomalies in August 2023 UFO Sightings
Geographical Trends
While NUFORC is USA heavy, sightings are not limited to America. Cases from the UK, Iceland, Indonesia, and even international waters suggest that this is a global phenomenon.
Shape Trends
Common Shapes: ‘Orb’, ‘Circle’, and ‘Light’ are the most frequently reported shapes. Their simplicity could make them common natural phenomena or perhaps easier for witnesses to identify.
Unusual Shapes: Reports also include shapes like ‘elongated hexagon’ and ‘changing shapes,’ which are less easily explained and more intriguing.
Anomalies
Daylight Sightings: Most UFO sightings typically occur at night, making the dawn sighting in Denver an anomaly worth noting.
Formations: Instances where multiple UFOs appear in formation are rare but were reported, like the line of 8 lights in Belvidere, IL. This could suggest coordinated activity.
Color Changes: The sighting in Ellisville, MS, described a color change from yellow to dark red, which is unusual and could point to advanced technology or natural phenomena not yet understood.
Media Inclusion
Image-Backed Reports: A significant number of reports come with images. This can provide more credibility but also raises the question of why so many sightings don’t include images in the era of smartphones.
One of the best images came from a sighting in Clearwater, Florida USA
Summary-Induced Interest
Lights and Disappearances: Based on witness summaries, sightings involving changing lights, disappearances, and formations tend to attract more attention and are considered more ‘interesting.’
By examining these trends and anomalies, we can better understand the patterns and oddities in UFO sightings. Whether this leads to more questions than answers is, as always, part of the intrigue.
To view more, check out the full month of August data here.
