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Maple Valley · WA, USA
A witness in Maple Valley, Washington reported a disk-shaped object flying just above the treetops, moving very fast and silently before vanishing, during an eight-second sighting in September 1972.
greensboro · NC, USA
A witness in Greensboro, North Carolina reported an oval-shaped object that appeared to be searching for something, during a twenty-five-minute sighting in September 1972.
Rensselaer · IN, USA
One evening about an hour after sundown in 1972, approximately half-way between Rensselaer and Francesville, Indiana, an elderly friend
Tenterfield (Australia) · Australia
Two teardrop shapes facing each other like cartoon devil eyes.I was at home with my mother and a friend of hers had come over to vi
Hermann · MO, USA
Sphere was hoovering over grandpa's house when I was 10-12 in 1970ish with green and orange lights don't remember it leaving.
Hartville · MO, USA
Witnesses in Hartville, Missouri reported two chevron-shaped objects traveling together at low speed over rural Wright County, during a five-to-eight-minute sighting in September 1972.
Phoenix · AZ, USA
A witness in Phoenix, Arizona reported a disk-shaped object and described encountering a tall, humanoid figure, during a one-minute sighting in August 1972.
Pittsburg · KS, USA
A witness in Pittsburg, Kansas reported a full triangular object with a white light at each corner, moving silently and faster than typical aircraft, during a thirty-second sighting in August 1972.
Ponca City · OK, USA
Four lights like a radio or TV tower sits sationary for awhile then moves horizontil, lights remain at an equal distance apart, like th
Tucson · AZ, USA
A bright steadily flashing light traveled across the dark sky then turned its direction toward me and hovered about 25' in front of me
High Island · TX, USA
Multiple witnesses near High Island, Texas reported lights landing and beaming down, in formation and individually over several nights, reportedly affecting phones and cars, around August 1972.
none (in countryside) (Canada) · SA, Canada
Metallic "squished-football"-shaped UFO displayed extraordinary maneuverability and speed; later green light cloud followed car.
Bloomington · IL, USA
I I WAS WATCHING FOR METEORITES FROM MY FRONT PORCH, LIKE I DO EVERY YEAR ON AUG.10AND11. I HEARD A LOUD CRASH LIKE FARM MACHINARY SHU
Nanton (Canada) · AB, Canada
A witness near Nanton, Alberta, Canada reported a flaming object traveling slowly at low altitude on a horizontal path from north to south, during a one-to-two-minute sighting in August 1972.
Cincinnati · OH, USA
A witness in Cincinnati, Ohio reported a diamond-shaped object that appeared stationary, aside from apparent movement caused by Earth's rotation, over about one hour in August 1972.
Auburn · AL, USA
A witness in Auburn, Alabama reported a bright, circular globe that appeared suddenly and frightened nearby animals before vanishing, during a five-minute sighting in August 1972.
Milford · CT, USA
Childhood experience in Milford, CT
Mt. Sterling · OH, USA
close sighting Mt. Sterling Ohio
Toronto (Canada) · ON, Canada
A witness in Toronto, Ontario, Canada reported a glowing spherical object landing in an urban area, describing confirmation from local authorities, during a four-hour sighting in August 1972.
Ellensburg (south of)) · WA, USA
Witnesses south of Ellensburg, Washington reported a very large circular object during a two-hour sighting in August 1972, with several follow-up sightings noted afterward.
Roanoke · VA, USA
Children see hovering craft above house
Houston · TX, USA
I was about 7 years old and my brother was 8 years old.my uncle and I were sitting on the front porch eating popsicles and my brother s
Evanston · IL, USA
A witness in Evanston, Illinois reported a roughly 90-foot, gray, saucer-shaped object with white spinning lights on its underside, during a five-to-six-minute sighting in August 1972.
Aberdeen · MD, USA
Witnesses in Aberdeen, Maryland reported a triangular object with three lights flying silently at treetop height, during a three-minute sighting in August 1972.