Top 10 Mysterious UFO Sightings That Still Haunt Witnesses

The unexplained UFOs shot down over North America in February 2023 aren't the only flying objects buzzing around.

In 2020, the Pentagon released three grainy videos taken by Navy pilots who witnessed speeding objects mysteriously disappear. After a thorough review, the DoD found the videos did not reveal any sensitive capabilities or systems, and did not ”impinge on any subsequent investigations of military airspace incursions by unidentified aerial phenomena.” The videos show what pilots saw during training flights in 2004 and 2015. They remain unexplained.

Here are 10 other bizarre UFO sightings that still give witnesses the shivers.

Northwest Territories, Canada and UFO
The eclipsing blood moon in Yellowknife

1. 'We're not crazy' pilots tell Yellowknife air traffic controllers in 2023

Canadian air traffic controllers and pilots couldn't identify two white lights moving in a circular pattern reported over Canada’s Northwest Territories in 2023.

"Good evening, just wondering, do you got two planes that are just to the east of your field doing circuits or maneuvers?" a crew member aboard a Canadian North flight headed to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, asked air traffic controllers. It was just before midnight on January 29, 2023. "Negative, I have no reported traffic in the area," the Yellowknife air traffic controller replied. "Do you have a visual on something?" The crew of the twin turboprop Canadian North aircraft responded somewhat hesitantly, "Yeah, we're looking at two lights dancing around here, to the east of your field... They're above us, about, I don't know what. We're not seeing them on TCAS (traffic collision avoidance system). But we can see the lights moving around."

There's a pause before the crew member radios back to say, "We're not crazy."

"No, we believe you," the air traffic controller replies. The sighting remains unexplained.


2. The Phoenix Lights Incident - 1997, Arizona, US

In 1997, multiple witnesses reported seeing a large, triangular-shaped object flying over Phoenix, Arizona. The object was described as being massive in size, silent, and emitting a series of lights. Despite the numerous eyewitness accounts and photographic evidence, the Phoenix Lights Incident remains a topic of debate and speculation. Some believe that the object was a secret military aircraft, while others believe that it was an extraterrestrial spacecraft.

2. Rendlesham Forest Incident - 1980, Suffolk, UK
The East Gate at RAF Woodbridge, where the Rendlesham Forest UFO incident began

3. Rendlesham Forest Incident - 1980, Suffolk, UK

The Rendlesham Forest Incident took place in England in 1980 near the joint US-UK military base of RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge. According to eyewitnesses, military officers encountered an unidentified glowing object in the forest, which they described as being metallic and emitting a bright light. They also reported strange symbols etched on the object's surface, and they claimed that they experienced a range of physical and psychological effects after the encounter. Despite an official investigation by the military, the Rendlesham Forest Incident remains unexplained.

The Gulf Breeze Six - 1987-1988, Gulf Breeze, Florida
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4. The Gulf Breeze Six - 1987-1988, Gulf Breeze, Florida

The Gulf Breeze Six refers to a series of UFO sightings that took place in Gulf Breeze, Florida in the late 1980s. According to accounts, six Florida residents claimed to have encountered a series of strange flying objects, including a large triangular-shaped craft. Some believe that the sightings were genuine encounters with extraterrestrial craft, while others argue that they were hoaxes or misidentifications of other aircraft. Despite official investigations, there are no clear-cut answers.

Top 10 Mysterious UFO Sightings That Still Haunt Witnesses

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The unexplained UFOs shot down over North America in February 2023 aren't the only flying objects buzzing around.

In 2020, the Pentagon released three grainy videos taken by Navy pilots who witnessed speeding objects mysteriously disappear. After a thorough review, the DoD found the videos did not reveal any sensitive capabilities or systems, and did not ”impinge on any subsequent investigations of military airspace incursions by unidentified aerial phenomena.” The videos show what pilots saw during training flights in 2004 and 2015. They remain unexplained.

Here are 10 other bizarre UFO sightings that still give witnesses the shivers.

Northwest Territories, Canada and UFO
The eclipsing blood moon in Yellowknife

1. 'We're not crazy' pilots tell Yellowknife air traffic controllers in 2023

Canadian air traffic controllers and pilots couldn't identify two white lights moving in a circular pattern reported over Canada’s Northwest Territories in 2023.

"Good evening, just wondering, do you got two planes that are just to the east of your field doing circuits or maneuvers?" a crew member aboard a Canadian North flight headed to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, asked air traffic controllers. It was just before midnight on January 29, 2023. "Negative, I have no reported traffic in the area," the Yellowknife air traffic controller replied. "Do you have a visual on something?" The crew of the twin turboprop Canadian North aircraft responded somewhat hesitantly, "Yeah, we're looking at two lights dancing around here, to the east of your field... They're above us, about, I don't know what. We're not seeing them on TCAS (traffic collision avoidance system). But we can see the lights moving around."

There's a pause before the crew member radios back to say, "We're not crazy."

"No, we believe you," the air traffic controller replies. The sighting remains unexplained.


2. The Phoenix Lights Incident - 1997, Arizona, US

In 1997, multiple witnesses reported seeing a large, triangular-shaped object flying over Phoenix, Arizona. The object was described as being massive in size, silent, and emitting a series of lights. Despite the numerous eyewitness accounts and photographic evidence, the Phoenix Lights Incident remains a topic of debate and speculation. Some believe that the object was a secret military aircraft, while others believe that it was an extraterrestrial spacecraft.

2. Rendlesham Forest Incident - 1980, Suffolk, UK
The East Gate at RAF Woodbridge, where the Rendlesham Forest UFO incident began

3. Rendlesham Forest Incident - 1980, Suffolk, UK

The Rendlesham Forest Incident took place in England in 1980 near the joint US-UK military base of RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge. According to eyewitnesses, military officers encountered an unidentified glowing object in the forest, which they described as being metallic and emitting a bright light. They also reported strange symbols etched on the object's surface, and they claimed that they experienced a range of physical and psychological effects after the encounter. Despite an official investigation by the military, the Rendlesham Forest Incident remains unexplained.

The Gulf Breeze Six - 1987-1988, Gulf Breeze, Florida
Image is for illustration purposes only


4. The Gulf Breeze Six - 1987-1988, Gulf Breeze, Florida

The Gulf Breeze Six refers to a series of UFO sightings that took place in Gulf Breeze, Florida in the late 1980s. According to accounts, six Florida residents claimed to have encountered a series of strange flying objects, including a large triangular-shaped craft. Some believe that the sightings were genuine encounters with extraterrestrial craft, while others argue that they were hoaxes or misidentifications of other aircraft. Despite official investigations, there are no clear-cut answers.



5. The Westall UFO Incident - 1966, Melbourne, Australia

The Westall UFO Incident took place in Melbourne, Australia in 1966 when a large, disc-shaped object was seen hovering low in the sky above a school in the suburb of Westall. The object was described as being silent and emitting a bright light, and it reportedly landed briefly in a nearby field before taking off again. The sighting was reported by multiple witnesses, including students and teachers at the school. The site is now a UFO-themed children’s playground.

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6. The Lakenheath-Bentwaters Incident - 1956, England, UK

As spooky incidents go, the Lakenheath-Bentwaters Incident is right up there. The UFO sighting took place in England in 1956 when a series of strange lights were seen in the sky over the Bentwaters and Lakenheath air bases. They were described as being large, glowing objects that were flying at high speeds and performing unusual maneuvers. The sighting was reported by multiple witnesses, including military personnel. It remains one of the most mysterious and unexplained UFO sightings in Europe.


7. The Maury Island Incident - 1947, Puget Sound, Washington, US

The Maury Island Incident took place in Puget Sound, Washington in 1947. A large, doughnut-shaped object was seen hovering above the waters of Puget Sound, and strange objects, including rocks and metal fragments, reportedly fell from the craft and landed on the nearby island of Maury. The sighting was reported by two witnesses and to this day, the incident continues to generate interest and speculation among UFO enthusiasts.


8. The world's UFO hotspot - 1992-2023, Bonnybridge, Scotland

The picturesque Scottish town of Bonnybridge between Glasgow and Edinburgh is the world's UFO hotspot with more than 6,000 sightings and residents are demanding to know why. Local councilor Billy Buchanan wants a government investigation: “Is it military? We don’t know. But we demand to know.’’ UFO experts have descended on Bonnybridge but no one can explain the alien crop circles or sightings that began in 1992 when a motorist reported a craft floating over the road nestled between the dark rolling mountains and misty glens.

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9. The Coyne Helicopter Incident - 1973, Ohio, US

The Coyne Helicopter Incident is a well-known UFO sighting that took place in Ohio in 1973. According to eyewitness accounts, a U.S. Army Reserve helicopter was flying over Mansfield, Ohio when it encountered a strange, cylindrical object that was reportedly hovering in the air. The object was described as being over 100 feet in length and having several lights on its surface. The helicopter crew reported that their instruments were affected by the presence of the object, and that it appeared to be maneuvering in a way that defied the laws of physics. 


Delphos UFO Sighting

10. The Delphos UFO Sighting - 1971, Delphos, Kansas, US

In 1971, a large, glowing object was reportedly seen hovering in the sky above Delphos. It was described as being circular in shape and emitting a bright light. The sighting was reported by multiple witnesses.

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Area 51 & Roswell

Some of you may be wondering about Area 51, which is so spooky we’ve dedicated an entire article to it. As for Roswell, the mother of all UFO stories,  no object was actually observed so we’ve parked Roswell to one side. For those who don’t know the story, The Roswell UFO incident took place in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947, involving the alleged crash of an extraterrestrial spacecraft and the recovery of its debris by the US military. According to the story, the wreckage was taken to a military base, where it was kept secret and covered up by the government.

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