NUFORC UFO Sighting Summary, October 2023
The skies seemed busier than usual last month, with an intriguing uptick in UFO sightings reported worldwide. October 2023 turned into a hotspot for extraterrestrial enthusiasts and sky-watchers alike. Let’s take a dive into the data that’s got everyone’s eyes pointed upwards.
The Global Stage
In October we saw sightings from all over the globe. The United States leading the charge as per usual, and likely a result of NURFORC being US based anyway, but the fascination didn’t stop at there, with the United Kingdom clocking in with 11 sightings. Canada’s sky-watchers were not far behind, contributing 9 sightings to the global tally.
From the distant stretches of India and Israel, each with 3 reports, to single sightings in countries like New Zealand, Argentina, and Oman, the phenomenon proved to be a worldwide affair.
Here’s how the sightings stacked up by country:
| Country | Count |
|---|---|
| USA | 322 |
| United Kingdom | 11 |
| Canada | 9 |
| India | 3 |
| Israel | 3 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
| Argentina | 1 |
| Oman | 1 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| Unspecified | 1 |
| Mexico | 1 |
| Australia | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
A Closer Look: The United States
In the US, California took the lead with 40 sightings, while Texas was a close second at 35. The West Coast seemed particularly active, with Washington state reporting 17 encounters. Arizona and Ohio both offered up their share of mysteries with 16 and 14 sightings, respectively.
| State | Count |
|---|---|
| CA | 40 |
| TX | 35 |
| WA | 17 |
| AZ | 16 |
| OH | 14 |
Sightings by Shape
Witnesses reported a variety of shapes, with ‘Light’ being the most commonly reported at 60 sightings. Orbs of unknown origin glided into second place with 57 instances. Not to be outdone, ‘Circle’ and ‘Triangle’ shapes made their presence known with 43 and 24 sightings, respectively.
| Shape | Count |
|---|---|
| Light | 60 |
| Orb | 57 |
| Circle | 43 |
| Unknown | 26 |
| Triangle | 24 |
| Changing | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Disk | 16 |
| Star | 12 |
| Oval | 9 |
| Formation | 9 |
| Cigar | 8 |
| Chevron | 8 |
| Diamond | 7 |
| Cylinder | 6 |
| Rectangle | 6 |
| Sphere | 6 |
| Fireball | 5 |
| Egg | 5 |
| Flash | 4 |
| Cube | 3 |
| Cross | 1 |
| Teardrop | 1 |
Witnesses
Media Inclusion
Many reports came with images again. While most are at night, there are a few day time photos. These are often more clear, making them easier to try and analyze.
Here’s a sighting from Limerick, County Tipperary, Ireland. Photo below with a good boy included:
Interesting Witness Commentary
Eyewitness Account:
Summary: “Something shining bright and green and orange was hovering over the sea. It was like nothing I’ve ever seen before, moving erratically and then shot up into the sky at a speed I couldn’t even comprehend.”
Link: View Report
Eyewitness Account:
Summary: “Streaks of light/clouds coming down; sometimes the lights were visible through the clouds as if they were behind them. It was broad daylight, and there was no sound, just this magnificent display of light.”
Link: View Report
Eyewitness Account:
Summary: “I thought it was a star but appeared so large and bright in the daytime sky. As I watched, it seemed to pulse and then moved in a zigzag pattern before abruptly disappearing.”
Link: View Report
Eyewitness Account:
Summary: “Formation of light that is hovering and moving slowly. It was almost like a dance in the sky, perfectly synchronized and unlike any aircraft I’m familiar with.”
Link: View Report
What Does It All Mean?
While the data presents a fascinating narrative of an active month for UFO sightings, it leaves us with more questions than answers. Are we simply looking at the skies more, or is there an increase in extraterrestrial traffic? The debate continues as we search for meaning in these mysterious occurrences.
As we keep our eyes on the skies, remember that each sighting is more than just a number — it’s an experience, a story, and, for some, an unexplained phenomenon that keeps the allure of the unknown alive.
Stay tuned and keep watching the skies — who knows what November will bring?
