Close Encounters of the First Kind in 1972

1 January 1972 04:15 - Kongsvinger, Norway -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 150 feet across, was observed by ten witnesses (Rundgren).

2 January 1972 - Sedalia, Missouri, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

3 January 1972 - New Mexico, USA -   Objects were observed from a car and photographed. Several objects were observed. Explanation: Reflection.

4 January 1972 24:00 - St Louis, Missouri, USA -   An object was observed. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One object was observed in clear weather by one female witness in a yard for over three minutes (Giamauno). A noise was heard.

5 January 1972 - Penrith, New South Wales, Australia -   An object was observed from a car. One object, about 5 feet across, was observed by one male witness on a highway.

5 January 1972 22:45 - East Kingston, New Hampshire, USA -   While snowmobiling witnesses came upon object close to railroad tracks. Glowed yellow, hovered 10 feet above tracks, 300 feet away. Rose vertically, descended behind trees.

6 January 1972 - Silver City, New Mexico, USA -   Objects were observed from a car. Two objects were observed by two witnesses, a married couple.

6 January 1972 Evening - Naeroy, Norway -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, the size of the moon, was observed by one female 14-year-old witness.

7 January 1972 Around 1900 - St Albans, West Virginia, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two witnesses for ten minutes.

11 January 1972 Around 1500 - Hansjo, Sweden -   A flying disc was observed. One disc, the size of the moon, was observed by one male 56-year-old witness for over one minute. A noise was heard.

12 January 1972 20:45 - Oklahoma, USA -   NORAD Alert incident. Explanation: Hoax.

12 January 1972 Night - Carrizozo W20M, New Mexico, USA -   Objects were observed from a car. Two objects were observed by three witnesses (Morgan).

13 January 1972 - Farmington, New Mexico, USA -   Pilot incident.

In mid-January 1972 Night - Bartelso, Illinois, USA -   Pursuit by UFO, multiple witnesses, distance 100-500'

16 January 1972 23:00 - -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

19 January 1972 14:30 - Corsham, UK -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed in rainy weather by two female witnesses (Greenhalgh).

20 January 1972 Around 2100 - Carnamah, Western Australia, Australia -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by one witness (Penniment).

20 January 1972 21:05 - Halesowen, UK -   Disc spins and wobbles for 10 minutes. Detailed drawings, separate interviews.

22 January 1972 23:10 - Mary Springs Stn, Western Australia, Australia -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by five male witnesses for over 15 minutes (Laine; Risto).

25 January 1972 20:50 - Draguignan S5K, France -   Orb spins and lands in trees, ascends again in one hour. Seen again in area three weeks later.

In late January 1972 23:15 - Richmond, Quebec, Canada -   An object was sighted by multiple independent witnesses that had an appearance and aerobatic performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two witnesses for five minutes (Morine).

In February 1972 - Pwllheli, UK -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one witness on the shore.

In February 1972 07:00 - Elmdon, UK -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by more than one witness (Chadwick).

In February 1972 19:00 - Menlo Park Sw, California , USA -   Brilliant UFO flew over Stanford Linear Accelerator.

In February 1972 23:00 - Dighton, Kansas, USA -   Red-orange and white light would hover until investigating patrol car approached, then it would move away. Altitude 300-500', chased at 100mph. Not plane from nearby Forbes AFB.

2 February 1972 Night - Levier E D48, France -   2-3m diameter glowing ball of light follows car, lands, pursues car again. Goes away rapidly to the northeast.

3 February 1972 11:57 - Basingstoke, UK -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by more than one witness (McNearny).

4 February 1972 13:25 - Great Ormond St Hospital Annex, UK -   Pendulum motion. Noise like rough sandpaper, starting and stopping, heard first. Silver object hovered, rocked "like a waltz, from side to side" Had two fins. Red bump on top, went behind trees.

4 February 1972 18:30 - Tooraweenah, New South Wales, Australia -   A flying disc was observed. One disc, about 5 feet across, was observed by one witness in a rural area.

In early February 1972 Night - Saratoga Passage, Washington, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two witnesses for over six minutes (Linsey; Redfield).

8 February 1972 Evening - Nannestad, Norway -   Motion picture film of UFO

8 February 1972 Around 2300 - San Nicolas, Argentina -   An object was observed from a car. Multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by four experienced witnesses for five minutes.

9 February 1972 Around 0100 - Rio Negro Prov, Argentina -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by one witness (Gerstel).

9 February 1972 21:00 - Arup, Denmark -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed by two witnesses.

11 February 1972 22:40 - Apollo Beach, Florida, USA -   Credit Manager incident.

12 February 1972 00:30 - Lagardelle-Sur-Leze D12, France -   Gray 8m diameter disc descends from clouds, landed on four legs. Went rapidly to the south southwest .

12 February 1972 18:30 - Haydock, UK -   Screech heard outside, dog hides. 6' diameter blue ball of light at 60 feet altitude follows girl home.

13 February 1972 20:15 - Diaz, Arkansas, USA -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by two male witnesses, including one teenager, for 45 minutes (Shelton).

14 February 1972 After 2000 - Ostersund E70K, Sweden -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, the size of the moon, was observed by one experienced male witness at a lake for two minutes (Arvidsson).

15 February 1972 - Newport, Arkansas, USA -   An object was observed from a car. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

In mid-February 1972 - Draguignan S5K, France -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 40 feet across, was observed in a forest (Delchevalerie).

17 February 1972 Around 2000 - Moreton, UK -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).

17 February 1972 Around 2000 - Hoylake, UK -   Objects were observed from a car. Two objects were observed by two witnesses, a married couple.

17 February 1972 21:50 - Payson Hwy96, Illinois, USA -   Pursuit by UFO, disc shaped object, close encounter distance under 100'. Explanation: Aircraft.

18 February 1972 Night - Beckemeyer W Hwy50, Illinois, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by three witnesses on a highway (Jannett, George).

26 February 1972 20:00 - St-Jean, Quebec, Canada -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Two objects, about 150 feet across, were observed by two witnesses for two minutes (Boudriau).

In March 1972 - Chingford, UK -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

In March 1972 22:50 - Mar del Plata, Argentina -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and aerobatic performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Several objects were observed by a male witness for over one minute (Scaglia).

In early March 1972 - Marlin, Texas, USA -   A flying disc was observed. It buzzed a witness. One disc was observed by more than three witnesses (Austin).

5 March 1972 Evening - New Sharon, Iowa, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One disc was observed by one male teenage witness on a highway.

5 March 1972 20:30 - Capay, California , USA -   Pursuit by UFO.

14 March 1972 12:10 - Langley AFB, Virginia , USA -   An object was observed. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. One object, about 1 inch across, was observed by one male 36-year-old witness at an airfield for two minutes (Evans). A noise was heard.

15 March 1972 - Acuescoma, Mexico -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

24 March 1972 - Tukuran, Philippines -   Laborers incident.

27 March 1972 - Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   Hovered.

30 March 1972 20:30 - Kourilehto, Finland -   A hovering flying disc was observed. One disc, about 40 feet across, was observed by four experienced witnesses for over 15 minutes (Wiik). A noise was heard.

In April 1972 - Croydon, Queensland, Australia -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed.

In April 1972 - Haltdalen, Norway -   A flying disc was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One disc was observed by two male witnesses.

31 March 1972 14:50 - Wappingers Falls, New York, USA -   A hovering flying disc was observed. One disc, about 150 feet across, was observed by two male witnesses (Springer).

6 April 1972 - Paulo Frontin, Brazil -   A flying disc was observed from a car. One disc was observed by 100 witnesses in a city for over 15 minutes (Fontes).

8 April 1972 06:40 - Wheeling, Illinois, USA -   An object was observed. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. Traces found. An object was observed at close range by a female witness (Duncanson).

13 April 1972 - Wilmslow, UK -   An object was observed from a car. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

14 April 1972 14:00 - -   Objects were observed. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. An unidentified object at close range was observed by one experienced male witness (Puharich).

14 April 1972 Around 2100 - Auburndale Se Hwy41, Alberta, Canada -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed (Haverslew).

14 April 1972 22:15 - Lovsta, Sweden -   A flying disc was observed from a car. One disc was observed by one experienced male witness on a road (Narholm).

15 April 1972 18:30 - Driffield, UK -   Viewed through binoculars. Dark shiny object with two triangular windows on top, rotating bottom, approached house to under 200m, hovered one minute, backed away very slowly, curved to the NNW, went behind woods.

16 April 1972 21:15 - Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by numerous witnesses for over six minutes.

16 April 1972 21:20 - Pleasant Unity, Pennsylvania, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by more than two witnesses for over one minute.

17 April 1972 20:19 - Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One disc was observed by two witnesses for two minutes.

17 April 1972 22:00 - Ancenis, France -   7m disc rapidly to the southeast at 30m altitude. Beams of light from front and rear of object. Also seen in Bressuire.

19 April 1972 Around 2000 - Corral, Chile -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and aerobatic performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by seven witnesses for over three minutes (Ortiz).

19 April 1972 22:45 - Knox City, Missouri, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 1 foot across, was observed by two witnesses (Miller).

20 April 1972 02:45 - Scituate, Massachusetts, USA -   Police incident.

21 April 1972 Around 2000 - Barstow E Hwy15, California , USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 80 feet across, was observed by one witness on a highway (Holehan).

22 April 1972 20:30 - Thuro By, Denmark -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed by one witness.

23 April 1972 11:40 - Skene, Sweden -   A hovering flying disc was observed. One disc, about 10 feet across, was observed in clear weather by three witnesses for six seconds (Wennberg). A noise was heard.

27 April 1972 20:50 - Donohue Road, Pennsylvania, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed for two minutes.

28 April 1972 22:00 - Waterford, Pennsylvania, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed for ten minutes.

29 April 1972 19:25 - Ste-Therese, Quebec, Canada -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one witness for over one minute (Vezinat).

29 April 1972 22:00 - Waterford, Pennsylvania, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range for over ten minutes.

In May 1972 After 0100 - Austin Nw15M, Texas, USA -   PSI incident.

2 May 1972 - Valparaiso, Chile -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by 35 experienced witnesses on the ocean for five hours (Morales).

4 May 1972 22:23 - Skarup, Denmark -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed by one witness.

In early May 1972 Around 2000 - Timaru, New Zealand -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one witness (Beattie).

8 May 1972 24:15 - Eucla, Western Australia, Australia -   Dome, with portholes, to the east.

11 May 1972 05:05 - Trees Mills, Pennsylvania, USA -   3 reports of same UFO.

12 May 1972 20:30 - Frickenhausen, Germany -   An object was observed from a car. One object, the size of a star, was observed by two witnesses (Schueler).

13 May 1972 21:50 - Canterbury, New Hampshire, USA -   Animal reaction: cat ran. Falling leaf motion. Decahedron shaped object with four legs with pads, descended from 150 feet altitude, passed over witnesses, light beam, landed remotely, jet-like noise.

18 May 1972 - South Africa -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two witnesses (Gajewski).

24 May 1972 - Grace District, Brazil -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by several witnesses.

24 May 1972 Evening - Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Two objects were observed for over three minutes.

25 May 1972 22:30 - Watchung, New Jersey, USA -   A hovering object was observed. One object, about 10 feet across, was observed in clear weather by two male witnesses for two minutes (Schoenbrun).

26 May 1972 01:15 - Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   Objects were observed from a car. Two objects were observed by one female witness, an experienced observor, for over one minute.

26 May 1972 03:00 - High Level, Alberta, Canada -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by three witnesses for several hours (Anderson).

26 May 1972 18:55 - Hobart, New Town, Tasmania, Australia -   Truck Drivers incident.

27 May 1972 19:00 - Brasilia, Brazil -   Guards Battery incident.

29 May 1972 22:00 - Smolensk, Russia -   An object was observed from a car. One object, larger than a star, was observed by three witnesses in a forest for over one minute (Gee).

In June 1972 - Fort Beaufort, South Africa -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed.

31 May 1972 06:35 - Caloote, South Australia, Australia -   Factory Mgr incident.

2 June 1972 - Tokoroa, New Zealand -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

5 June 1972 22:15 - Vryburg Molopo Road, South Africa -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by six witnesses.

7 June 1972 21:30 - Signal Peak, Washington, USA -   Fire Lookout incident.

9 June 1972 04:00 - Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   Brown incident.

11 June 1972 23:45 - Blackmill, UK -   Cop out walking dog with his father saw large, wingless, tubular object move slowly, silently across mountain at 100 feet altitude. Lights at each end. Went behind trees.

13 June 1972 Around 2200 - Richmond Park, UK -   Flying discs were observed. Seven discs were observed by three witnesses in a forest for two hours (Devereux).

16 June 1972 - Gary, Indiana, USA -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by three single male witnesses for five minutes (Alterwitz; Zacarias).

16 June 1972 20:30 - Merricks, Victoria, Australia -   Man leaving his house confronted by dull metallic object with 30 orange lights, landed. Animal reaction: cows panic. Whole area lit by object, strong wind blew, bent trees. Sounded like electric mixer.

17 June 1972 - Fort Beaufort, South Africa -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed by one experienced male witness (Moss). A noise was heard.

17 June 1972 Around 1900 - Iowa, USA -   A flying disc was observed from a car. One disc was observed by one single female witness for ten minutes.

17 June 1972 Night - California , USA -   An object was observed. It buzzed a witness. One object was observed by four witnesses in a forest for three hours.

18 June 1972 23:30 - Barstow, California , USA -   Photo, circular object swooped very low over witnesses.

22 June 1972 02:00 - Recajo Afb, Spain -   Guards incident.

22 June 1972 02:45 - Gresham, Wisconsin, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by a male witness (as reported to the police) on a highway for several hours (Lawe, C).

25 June 1972 12:50 - Melville, Western Australia, Australia -   Small dark object ascended from ground and joined a large, delta-shaped object overhead.

26 June 1972 Pre-dawn - Lovsta, Sweden -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by one experienced male witness.

27 June 1972 Evening - Fort Beaufort, South Africa -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and aerobatic performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by more than three male experienced witnesses.

28 June 1972 03:00 - Glen Eden, New Zealand -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One disc was observed by two female witnesses, typical age 13, in a yard for over one minute (Beaumont). A noise was heard.

29 June 1972 Before 0500 - Catriel Hwy151, Argentina -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed (Coronel).

In July 1972 - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -   An object was observed from a car. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

In Mid- 1972 - Long Branch, New Jersey, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

In July 1972 21:00 - Maldon, UK -   Disc with portholes on girdered pylon. Both vanished.

1 July 1972 07:25 - Wellington, South Africa -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by several witnesses at a mountain (Fourie).

2 July 1972 12:00 - Queenstown, South Africa -   Instrumented observation

2 July 1972 19:15 - Braeside, South Africa -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One disc, about 10 feet across, was observed by five witnesses in a rural area for 20 minutes (Brown).

3 July 1972 19:30 - Scituate, Massachusetts, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed in cloudy weather by over 24 witnesses at an airfield for 45 minutes (Kamp). Explanation: Balloon.

4 July 1972 07:20 - Queenstown, South Africa -   Instrumented observation

4 July 1972 23:15 - Bakkeholmen, Norway -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 40 feet across, was observed by more than two witnesses at a lake (Bakke).

5 July 1972 21:00 - Frankston, Victoria, Australia -   Saucer-shaped UFO paces car at height of telephone wires for 8 miles.

5 July 1972 21:00 - Orange River Station, South Africa -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 1 foot across, was observed by three male witnesses on a railroad (Rautenbach).

5 July 1972 22:15 - Vryburg, South Africa -   Huge flying ball hovering 7 m in front of car, turned from red to green, sparks, turned yellow, flash

In early July 1972 Night - Colonia Helalco, Argentina -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 150 feet across, was observed by more than three witnesses at a mountain briefly (Albaire).

7 July 1972 19:50 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa -   Photo

8 July 1972 23:45 - Colonia Helalco Hwy157, Argentina -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Two objects, about 150 feet across, were observed by three witnesses on a highway briefly (Altamirano).

10 July 1972 Night - Solano Hwy Us17, Florida, USA -   Disc chases car along US17, follows one car home, up driveway. Stays for 60 minutes.

11 July 1972 Around 0400 - Solano, Florida, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two witnesses (McCormack).

14 July 1972 05:30 - Minneapolis, Kansas, USA -   An object was sighted by multiple independent witnesses that had an appearance and aerobatic performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one female witness (Pierce).

14 July 1972 Around 2200 - Solano Hwy Us17, Florida, USA -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed on a highway (Reas).

14 July 1972 23:00 - Corvallis, Oregon, USA -   Silent UFO over house for 15 minutes. Shot straight up at terrific speed.

In mid-July 1972 Night - Tyler, Texas, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two witnesses (Carter).

16 July 1972 17:00 - Odendaalsrus 2M, South Africa -   Flat rotating disc high up in sky, bright yellow light. Came down suddenly above police cruiser. Several up down motions

21 July 1972 20:30 - Pinelands, South Africa -   Bright red object, 2-3 meters from ground, turned orange, gold. Made large circle in sky and shot off.

22 July 1972 - Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, twice the size of the moon, was observed by one female witness, an experienced observor, in a city.

23 July 1972 - Southeast Part, Missouri, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed by one witness.

25 July 1972 - Louisiana, USA -   3 reports of same UFO.

27 July 1972 22:30 - Marguerite, Pennsylvania, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed for two minutes.

27 July 1972 Night - Tyler, Texas, USA -   Silent disc rises from trees. Had red, green, blue lights on underside. Maneuvers at low altitude.

30 July 1972 01:05 - St-Simon, Quebec, Canada -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).

In August 1972 - Randolph, Kansas, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two witnesses (Henry).

In August 1972 Before 1800 - Irving Park, Illinois, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 80 feet across, was observed on a highway for 18 seconds.

In August 1972 20:45 - Totoras, Argentina -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed (Carrara).

In August 1972 21:30 - Ubirajara, Brazil -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 2 feet across, was observed by one witness on a highway (Exaldivar).

2 August 1972 01:00 - Visnja Gora, Slovenia -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one male witness in a city (Zajec).

3 August 1972 04:45 - Pinnaroo, South Australia, Australia -   Object with lights, Glowed, moving northwest .Saw to left in paddock while driving, grey-white oval with lights on both sides. 30m off ground, silent. Drove past without stopping but said her hair stood on end.

3 August 1972 19:45 - Klausen-Leopoldsdorf, Austria -   A hovering flying disc was observed using optical instruments. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One disc, about 80 feet across, was observed in clear weather by two witnesses in a forest for over one minute (Graef; Hering; Miksa).

4 August 1972 00:40 - North Star, California , USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One disc, about 40 feet across, was observed by one male witness (Garrett).

4 August 1972 01:30 - Hackham, South Australia, Australia -   Moving northwest .

5 August 1972 00:05 - Evant S2M, Texas, USA -   Cone of light, close encounter 100-500'.

In early August 1972 Evening - Wolfs Castle, UK -   A hovering object was observed. One object was observed by one male 44-year-old witness on a river (Browning).

5 August 1972 22:50 - Victor Harbor, South Australia, Australia -   Object blurred, ill defined,Speed under 100 mph, to the west.

6 August 1972 22:00 - Christies Beach, South Australia, Australia -   Two sisters heard a beep-beep noise, then saw group of 3-4 white lights lighting up ground in empty lot next door. to the east

8 August 1972 - Pimba, South Australia, Australia -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two female experienced witnesses.

10 August 1972 - Campbell'S Bay, Quebec, Canada -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An object was observed at close range by a female witness (Mercer).

11 August 1972 05:31 - Bensenville, Illinois, USA -   Motorists incident.

15 August 1972 03:10 - Arroyito, Argentina -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range (Brunelli).

17 August 1972 04:45 - Ellsworth, Kansas, USA -   An object was observed from a car. One object, about fifty feet away, was observed by one experienced male witness.

19 August 1972 22:30 - Lake Iliff, New Jersey, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One light, about fifty feet away, was observed by three male witnesses, including two children, in a swamp (Decarlo). Explanation: Reflection.

20 August 1972 03:20 - Nogales, Arizona , USA -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Animal reactions to the object were reported. Multiple independent witnesses.

22 August 1972 02:00 - Spalding, UK -   20 feet diameter orange ball of light rushes and paces car to 75 mph. Circles overhead when driver reaches home.

24 August 1972 Around 2100 - Pleasant View, Arkansas, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by a female witness.

In late August 1972 Around midnight - Westende, Belgium -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 20 feet across, was observed in clear weather by four witnesses on the shore.

26 August 1972 - River Road, Missouri, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed in a forest.

27 August 1972 - Monteville, South Africa -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by two experienced witnesses for over an hour (Harmse).

27 August 1972 02:00 - Central Australia, Northern Territory, Australia -   Witnesses felt curious about UFO.

28 August 1972 01:00 - Merrillan S, Wisconsin, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, for ten minutes (Johnson).

28 August 1972 07:00 - Pimba N40M, South Australia, Australia -   Solid object with dome, landing gear, UFO seen at ground level.

28 August 1972 After 2000 - Lime Acres, South Africa -   An object was observed from a car. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One object, the size of the moon, was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, on a highway for 90 minutes (Harmse).

28 August 1972 21:00 - Point Elliot, South Australia, Australia -   Metallic object.

29 August 1972 - Isabela, Puerto Rico, USA -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. More than four objects were observed by three witnesses in a residential area.

29 August 1972 06:10 - Wheaton, Illinois, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two experienced male witnesses (as reported to the police) for over eight minutes (Vratry).

30 August 1972 Around 2100 - Louisiana, Missouri, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by several male witnesses for five hours (Harrison; Shade).

In September 1972 - Spoleto, Italy -   Teacher incident.

In September 1972 00:00 - Gerena, Spain -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Valderas).

31 August 1972 10:00 - Beverly Hwy128, Massachusetts, USA -   Loud humming sound while crossing Rte 128 on bridge. Domed oval with central dome moved over highway, up-down motion. Cars slowed, pulled over. Carried reddish light on top.

In September 1972 Night - Rockingham, North Carolina, USA -   A flying disc was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One disc was observed in clear weather by two experienced male witnesses (Keister).

3 September 1972 22:00 - Nameche, Belgium -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed by two witnesses for 24 seconds.

4 September 1972 21:30 - Canton, Missouri, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by over 8 male witnesses on a farm (Van Tress).

In early September 1972 - Rio Gallegos, Argentina -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

7 September 1972 21:45 - Beausejour Hwy 203, Manitoba, Canada -   Bright ovoid follows two in car home. Paces car low and close, hovers over house, spins, leaves rapidly to the east.

9 September 1972 01:30 - Esbjerg, Denmark -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed by one witness.

9 September 1972 21:30 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by several hundred witnesses.

10 September 1972 - Santo Domingo L Min, Dominican Republic -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed.

10 September 1972 04:30 - Armidale, New South Wales, Australia -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one male witness in a forest (James).

10 September 1972 21:10 - Canton, Missouri, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by three witnesses in a yard (Jacobs).

11 September 1972 After 1300 - Butler Hwy34, Indiana, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one female 41-year-old witness.

11 September 1972 Around 2200 - Rosedale, Victoria, Australia -   Animal reaction: horse (2-yr-old gelding) begins screeching. Cone-shaped object in blue cloud of light, stayed for 10 minutes, moved around slowly, hovering in different places. Shot away.

13 September 1972 21:20 - Burlington S5M, Colorado , USA -   Luminous glowing object paced car, turned corner when car turned corner, veered over top of car. Shot up into sky, came back down, lit up field. Round, big, with rays of light coming out.

13 September 1972 23:20 - Ararimu, New Zealand -   Huge ball of light shakes house, dogs agitated.

14 September 1972 22:45 - Sandoval Se, Illinois, USA -   Saw UFO moving toward car, about 45' up. Had green, blue hazy lights and a huge red flickering light on the top. Passed directly overhead, came back and circled car. Hovered 20 minutes, to the south slowly.

16 September 1972 21:00 - Central, Finland -   Hovering objects were observed. Three objects were observed in overcast weather by three witnesses at a lake for 20 minutes.

16 September 1972 21:10 - Hainault, UK -   Three glowing clouds make humming sound. One changes to disc-shaped UFO, one maneuvers to and fro.

17 September 1972 Night - Richardson, Texas, USA -   An object was observed from a car. One object, about 1 foot across, was observed by more than six witnesses (Erwin).

17 September 1972 Night - Dallas, Texas, USA -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by three witnesses.

19 September 1972 17:00 - Roseto, Italy -   A sphere with a triangular tail lands, then takes off very fast.

22 September 1972 20:40 - Fort Glanville, South Australia, Australia -   Solid object with windows, stood still..

23 September 1972 Morning - osaka, Japan -   Photo

23 September 1972 21:15 - Woodstock, Ontario, Canada -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two witnesses (Smith).

24 September 1972 - Richardson, Texas, USA -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by several children (Erwin).

25 September 1972 04:00 - Broome Hill Twp, Western Australia, Australia -   An object was observed. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One object was observed by a group of witnesses (Webb).

26 September 1972 - Appleton W4M, Wisconsin, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one experienced male witness on a farm.

26 September 1972 Morning - Arrecife, Atlantic -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by several witnesses for several hours.

In October 1972 - El Fundo, Dominican Republic -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 20 feet across, was observed by two male witnesses on a highway for over three minutes (Lugo).

In Fall 1972 Night - San Antonio, Texas, USA -   Objects were observed. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. Animal reactions to the objects were reported. More than one object was observed by one female 20-year-old witness in a yard (Moon).

In Fall 1972 Night - Oldham, UK -   100 feet diameter domed disc, hovered 300 feet over mill works, turned sharply on its side, shot off. Had window in front, blue flourescent light.

In early October 1972 - Coamo, Puerto Rico, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one male witness (Noriega).

5 October 1972 01:00 - Remans, Belgium -   20m diameter disc hovers. Illuminates car and surrounding area a green color. Ascends, flies to the south southwest. Comes back again at 0440, lands.

5 October 1972 04:40 - Rotem, Belgium -   Watchman incident.

7 October 1972 23:00 - Jardines San Fransc, Puerto Rico, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by more than two witnesses in a rural area.

8 October 1972 - Oldham, UK -   Security Guard incident.

8 October 1972 04:00 - Traralgon, Victoria, Australia -   An object was observed from a car and photographed. One object was observed by three male witnesses, typical age 32, as reported to the police, for two hours (Pinchen).

9 October 1972 - Italva, Brazil -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by a group of witnesses (Armond).

9 October 1972 19:55 - Coram, New York, USA -   Low flying, flat rounded triangle/crescent shape with red, white and green lights, two antennas, approached, passed over car. White pulsated, to the west behind hill, recrossed road. Last seen as bright light to the west southwest .

9 October 1972 23:00 - Tres Arroyos, Argentina -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range (Zijlstra).

10 October 1972 13:00 - Bontrask, Sweden -   Six tiny delta shaped objects fly 7 km in 30 seconds. Then three fly to the north, three fly to the northwest.

14 October 1972 20:15 - Central, Finland -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed in rainy weather by two male witnesses at a lake for a few minutes.

14 October 1972 21:30 - North Bergen, New Jersey, USA -   Hovering objects were observed. Many objects, two and a half times the size of the moon, were observed in clear weather by one male 32-year-old witness at a lake for over 15 minutes (Averell).

19 October 1972 Around midnight - Monte Rosario, Puerto Rico, USA -   Sombrero-shaped UFO lands on mountain nearby.

21 October 1972 18:10 - Vaxjo, Sweden -   A hovering flying disc was observed. One disc was observed in cloudy weather by two witnesses, a married couple, on a highway for seven minutes (Aulander).

23 October 1972 12:35 - San Diego Balboa Park, California , USA -   Odd humming sound heard, photos of canyon taken. Image of ovoid object shows on developed film.

23 October 1972 Around 1800 - Churchill Ne160M, Manitoba, Canada -   Fog, mist. Yellow and red UFO approached airliner, very intense beam from front of UFO. EM: radio failure, exhaust with orange sparks from rear of UFO. Fog appeared from nowhere, obscuring UFO.

25 October 1972 03:30 - Gullringen, Sweden -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, larger than a star, was observed in clear weather by one experienced male witness (Lundell). A noise was heard.

28 October 1972 21:30 - Ubirajara, Brazil -   An object was observed. It buzzed a witness. One object, about 5 feet across, was observed by two witnesses on a highway (Exaldivar).

29 October 1972 23:20 - Tirlemont, Belgium -   Two red lights seen in sky for 15 minutes, got closer. Couple stopped car, got out, saw dark, torpedo-shaped metallic object with fin, hovering over buildings, 20m away. Had two rows square windows, no noise

In Late 1972 - Mount Airy W Hwy 89, North Carolina, USA -   An object was observed from a car. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range on a highway.

In Late 1972 - Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by a male witness.

3 November 1972 After 2200 - Bangsund, Norway -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one male 15-year-old witness.

4 November 1972 After 1600 - Brown Mountain, North Carolina, USA -   Hovering objects were observed. Multiple independent witnesses. Two objects, about 80 feet across, were observed in clear weather by more than four male witnesses on a railroad for 30 minutes (Martin).

5 November 1972 Morning - Del Camino, Colorado , USA -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by two female witnesses.

6 November 1972 23:55 - West Point City, Pennsylvania, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed for two minutes.

7 November 1972 05:00 - Irwin, Pennsylvania, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 80 feet across, was observed by two witnesses at a school for 90 minutes (Brobst; Orlini).

11 November 1972 Night - Chapalco, Argentina -   Objects were sighted by multiple independent witnesses that had an appearance and aerobatic performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. More than one object was observed by two male witnesses on a highway (Eugui).

12 November 1972 20:30 - Bjorkas, Ytterby, Sweden -   A hovering object was observed. Dogs barked at the object. One disc, the size of the moon, was observed in cloudy weather by two witnesses, one of them an experienced observor, in a city for 30 minutes.

14 November 1972 After 2200 - Beloeil, Quebec, Canada -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by three witnesses for over three minutes.

17 November 1972 18:10 - Chestfield, UK -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one female witness in a city (Parks).

19 November 1972 12:00 - Graaf Reinet, South Africa -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Two discs were observed by more than two witnesses at an electric plant for 30 minutes (Struwig).

19 November 1972 17:45 - Rinkaby Airport, Sweden -   A hovering flying disc was observed. One disc was observed in clear weather by four witnesses for over 15 minutes (Persson).

21 November 1972 Before 2000 - Palmer, Massachusetts, USA -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Five objects were observed in clear weather by one female witness in a city (Lansing).

22 November 1972 07:15 - Kirksville, Missouri, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one female witness (Myers).

24 November 1972 07:20 - Princes Risborough, UK -   A hovering flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by more than one male witness (Deadman).

24 November 1972 Around 1600 - Motala, Sweden -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one experienced male witness in a city for over three minutes (Nasslin).

26 November 1972 20:45 - L'Ancresse, UK -   Yellow delta-shaped UFO flew to the south for 10 minutes. Faint hum heard when overhead, zig-zagged.

26 November 1972 22:15 - Middelburg, South Africa -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by three female witnesses, one of them an experienced observor, at a building (Coetzee).

In 1973 Evening - Thomaston, Georgia, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one experienced male witness (Carter).

2 December 1972 22:15 - Saline Sw1M, Michigan, USA -   Dull metallic object crosses road at 15m altitude, 60m away. Had long yellow tail.

4 December 1972 00:15 - Waltham, Massachusetts, USA -   Amateur Astronomer incident.

5 December 1972 21:30 - Oare, UK -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).

6 December 1972 22:40 - Koanas, Eksjo, Sweden -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft.

11 December 1972 02:25 - Lake Thompson, Massachusetts, USA -   Objects were observed and videotaped. Animal reactions to the objects were reported. Two objects were observed by one female witness in a yard (Lansing). A noise was heard.

11 December 1972 22:00 - Jeannette, Pennsylvania, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed for over one minute.

12 December 1972 04:30 - Pollanco, San Jose De Maipo, Chile -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, around 300 feet away, was observed by four male witnesses on a river for ten minutes (Dilano).

12 December 1972 05:00 - La Silla Obs, Chile -   Instrumented observation. Explanation: EM.

16 December 1972 01:35 - Garah 13M, New South Wales, Australia -   A hovering object was observed. It buzzed a witness. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One sphere, about 5 feet across, was observed in clear weather by one single male witness in a rural area (Hardy). A noise was heard.

24 December 1972 03:00 - Cape Chidley, Labrador, Canada -   SS Maldoveanu incident.

24 December 1972 21:30 - Tranas, Sweden -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Two objects, the size of the moon, were observed by one female witness (Lindgren). A noise was heard.

In January 1973 - Charlotte, North Carolina, USA -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by a male experienced witness (Summey).

In Early 1973 - Piedmont, Clearwater, Missouri, USA -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Numerous objects were observed by a male witness at a lake.

In January 1973 - Arlanda, Sweden -   SAS Flight DC-9 incident.

31 December 1972 14:00 - Kettle Moraine St Forest, Wisconsin, USA -   Objects were observed, which caused dogs to bark. Three discs, about 20 feet across, were observed in snowy weather by more than one male witness in a forest. A noise was heard.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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