National UFO Reporting Center - Sighting Report FormPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. - Step 1 of 4ENTER DATE AND LOCATIONSighting Date / Time *DateTimeConfidenceIf you do not know the exact date, enter your best guess and check this boxDuration *Sighting Location * Please be as precise as possible. Enter the address where the sighting occurred, or drag the pin on the map to mark the specific location. If using the map, please zoom in to mark the exact spot, you can expand the map to full screen with the icon in the upper right. Non-address locations will be identified with an alphanumeric geocode.PrivacyCheck this box if you would like us to omit the exact address from the public report.Where were you when you saw it?I was on LandIn was in a BoatI was flying In an AircraftLocation DetailsEnter any other details describing the location of the sighting. If you know the latitude/longitude coordinates, enter them here. Do not enter a specific address here, use the Sighting Location for that. NextDESCRIBE WHAT YOU SAWDo not include names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, or any other information that can be used to identify individuals in this section of the form. Shape of Craft *Please selectChangingChevronCigarCircleConeCrossCubeCylinderDiamondDiskEggFireballFlashFormationLightOrbOtherOvalRectangleSphereStarTeardropTriangleUnknownFor orbs of light please select "Orb".ColorNumber of Craft SeenNumber of WitnessesSighting Summary *Enter a short on line summary that gives the critical details of your report. Sighting Details (do not enter names or contact info here) *Use a word processor to carefully compose and spell check your report, then copy and paste it into this box. Enter as much detail as you can - such as descriptions of the object(s) seen, what they did, how many of them were observed, and what shape and color they were. A description of the backgrounds of the observer(s) is useful as well. Please do not include emojis.Angle of Elevation 45 degrees Enter the Angle of Elevation as measured in degrees above the horizon. An object on thr horizon would be at 0 degrees, while an object directly overhead would be at 90 degrees.Direction from ViewerEnter the compass direction from you to the objectIf the object was moving, what direction was it heading?Estimated Distance to Object at Closest ApproachEstimated SizeEstimated SpeedCharacteristics of Object (Check all that apply)A structured craft was visible (not just lights)There were lights on the objectThe object movedThe object changed directionThe object exhibited extreme accelerationThe object left a trailThere was an aura or haze around the objectThe object emitted other objectsThe object emitted beamsThe object changed colorThe object appeared to be a metallic sphereThe object landedThe object made a soundThere were aircraft in the vicinity, or aircraft chasing the objectThere were electrical or magnetic effects, such as a car engine stoppingThe object submerged in waterNormal insect/animal sounds went silentClose Encounter (Check all that apply)This is a possible UFO abduction caseEntities were seenMissing time was experiencedMarks found on body afterwardsAnimals reacted to the eventPreviousNextTELL US ABOUT YOUProviding contact details is optional, however we do appreciate if you let us know how to get hold of you in case we have follow-up questions. Contact information is never released and will be kept strictly confidential, unless you check the "permission to release your name" box.NameFirstLastOccupationAre you any of these?PilotMilitary (active duty or veteran)Law enforcementAviation expertEmailPhoneYour AddressPreviousNextADD IMAGES OR VIDEOS AND SUBMITIf you have photographs, videos or illustrations of your sighting please upload them here. A map indicating where the observers were located and what direction(s) they were looking is also helpful. DO NOT INCLUDE PERSONAL INFORMATION IN DRAWINGS.AttachmentsTo view this content, you need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.To do so, please follow these instructions. Add files here Maximum: 10 file(s)Maximum size: 2 GB Files Check all that applyI would like to be contacted by an investigatorI have also reported this sighting via the telephone hotlineI give permission to release my nameAuthorization *I agree to NUFORC's Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyLayoutSubmit
