Nocturnal light sightings in 1972

1 January 1972 Around 0400 - Kristiansand, Norway -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

1 January 1972 04:00 - Southern, Norway -   38 reports of same UFO.

1 January 1972 04:15 - Southern, Sweden -   67 reports of same UFO. Explanation: Re-entry.

1 January 1972 04:15 - Bergen, Norway -   Braathen Aircraft incident.

1 January 1972 04:30 - Nedre Leirfoss, Norway -   25m long cigar hovers over power station. Rumbling sound, flames, shoots away.

1 January 1972 06:55 - Eidsvoll, Norway -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one experienced male witness for five minutes.

1 January 1972 Night - Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

2 January 1972 18:00 - Bex, Switzerland -   A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object was observed by two witnesses (Pillet).

2 January 1972 19:30 - Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, about 6 inches across, was observed by six witnesses on the ocean (Yarnold).

2 January 1972 21:10 - Wallsend Apt, New South Wales, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness at an airport for over one minute (Smith).

2 January 1972 Night - Belmont, New South Wales, Australia -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

3 January 1972 01:00 - Brightlingsea, UK -   Loud rushing sound, series of orange flashes from lights in the sky. Sons also awakened by noise and lights, stayed awake all night. No military training in area at time.

3 January 1972 22:30 - Stowport, Tasmania, Australia -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed by five witnesses for over 20 minutes (Bradley).

4 January 1972 17:30 - Silverton, Oregon, USA -   A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed by two witnesses for a few seconds (Wolfe). Explanation: Meteor.

In early January 1972 Morning - Lindow, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

5 January 1972 19:30 - Oil Trough, Arkansas, USA -   Landed remotely.

5 January 1972 19:30 - Gering, Nebraska, USA -   Fast moving light, darting then hovering in sky; emitted beam of light.

5 January 1972 19:45 - Ste-Foy, Quebec, Canada -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by one witness for five minutes (Gendron; Lecompte). Explanation: Prank.

In early January 1972 20:00 - Huntsville, Alabama, USA -   Three lights, very high speed, no sound, 90 degree turn

6 January 1972 22:30 - Morrilton S, Arkansas, USA -   Hovered.

7 January 1972 19:00 - Kanawha Valley, West Virginia, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by five witnesses for a few seconds (Masters).

8 January 1972 17:30 - Repentigny, Quebec, Canada -   One object was observed by one witness on the shore for several hours (Melancon).

8 January 1972 18:50 - Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed for two hours. Explanation: Venus.

8 January 1972 22:00 - Beckemeyer, Illinois, USA -   Photo, object hovered.

9 January 1972 18:30 - Wilhelmsdorf, Germany -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Four objects were observed by five witnesses for 50 minutes.

9 January 1972 Night - Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one male witness (Van Welzen, C H).

12 January 1972 - Inglewood, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Whalley).

13 January 1972 Around 1800 - Mallorca, Spain -   A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object, larger than a star, was observed by two witnesses for ten minutes (Witteberg).

13 January 1972 Night - Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA -   One object was observed.

14 January 1972 02:00 - Burra, South Australia, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One multi-colored object, six times the size of the moon, was observed by one female witness. No sound was heard.

14 January 1972 06:30 - Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA -   One object was observed by a female witness at a school (Hynson).

15 January 1972 Around 0400 - Maubeuge, France -   Hovered.

15 January 1972 20:30 - Straubing, Germany -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by two witnesses for over six minutes (Schreiblmeier).

16 January 1972 19:20 - Asenhoga, Sweden -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed in clear weather by three witnesses for over 15 minutes (Abrahamsson).

16 January 1972 21:15 - Kapunda, South Australia, Australia -   Speed 200-300 mph, to the southeast.

16 January 1972 Around 2300 - Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness at a school (Ferguson).

17 January 1972 Before 2100 - Blumberg, Germany -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by two witnesses for over three minutes (Buehler).

17 January 1972 Around 2200 - Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA -   One object was observed.

18 January 1972 06:30 - Pillig, Germany -   Photo

18 January 1972 19:25 - New Stanton, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed for two hours. Explanation: Venus.

18 January 1972 Around 2200 - Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA -   One object was observed.

19 January 1972 After 1900 - Wiesbaden, Germany -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by three witnesses for over 15 minutes (Neder).

19 January 1972 21:30 - Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA -   Three cops and others watched DC-3 sized boomerang object hover over school. Had lights on edges.

20 January 1972 Evening - Darmstadt, Germany -   Hovered.

20 January 1972 22:30 - Readhead, South Shields, UK -   Five round objects, high up, in cross formation, flew to the east over sea. two were red, others orange, yellow and blue. Visible 2-3 minutes.

21 January 1972 01:43 - Andover, UK -   Viewed through binoculars. Circular object changed to ellipse. Green glow around periphery, inner ring of evenly spaced white lights. Hovered four minutes, dropped vertically, took of new position, moved.

21 January 1972 18:35 - Solingen, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one witness (Reininghaus).

21 January 1972 21:00 - Alpine, California , USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were reported for a few seconds (Miller).

21 January 1972 21:30 - Ville St Michel, Quebec, Canada -   One object was observed by one witness for six seconds (Tremblay).

22 January 1972 22:30 - Denain, France -   Oval shaped Nocturnal light made multiple maneuvers in sky, 4500m altitude. Went rapidly to the west.

24 January 1972 - Montague, New York, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one female 51-year-old witness in a rural area for six seconds.

24 January 1972 - Sunnyvale, California , USA -   Photo. Explanation: Hoax.

24 January 1972 Around 0300 - Dampier, Western Australia, Australia -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Three objects were observed by four witnesses (Bourne).

25 January 1972 22:50 - Longueville, France -   3m luminous orb lit up, maneuvered all over farm and crops. Shot straight up very fast.

25 January 1972 Night - Holliston, Massachusetts, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Aircraft.

29 January 1972 19:30 - Chatsworth, California , USA -   Mail Carrier incident.

30 January 1972 21:45 - Arkansas, USA -   One object was observed. Explanation: Meteor.

30 January 1972 21:55 - Morrilton, Arkansas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses for six seconds (Hill). Explanation: Meteor.

30 January 1972 22:20 - Waikanae Beach, New Zealand -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than five objects were observed by more than four witnesses on the shore for 18 seconds.

30 January 1972 22:30 - Quincy, Illinois, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed. Explanation: Meteor.

30 January 1972 Night - Oak Harbor, Washington, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Nocturnal lights were observed by numerous witnesses.

30 January 1972 23:30 - Bendigo, Victoria, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Bennett).

31 January 1972 17:30 - Ville De Laval, Quebec, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by two witnesses for ten minutes (Toman).

31 January 1972 18:45 - Bend, Oregon, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Gallagher). Explanation: Meteor.

In February 1972 21:15 - Sebastopol, Victoria, Australia -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed. Explanation: Venus.

In February 1972 22:45 - Diebling, France -   A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed by two witnesses for several hours (Port).

1 February 1972 Night - Pillig, Germany -   Photo

3 February 1972 Noon - Renwick, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three witnesses for a few minutes (Perret).

3 February 1972 Noon - Te Puke, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by several witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

3 February 1972 20:15 - Eden S, North Carolina, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed in cloudy weather by two experienced male witnesses for 45 minutes (Harris).

4 February 1972 21:30 - Strathfieldsaye, Victoria, Australia -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by a group of witnesses for over 20 minutes.

4 February 1972 Night - Birmingham, Alabama, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed. Explanation: Venus.

4 February 1972 23:00 - Montreal, Quebec, Canada -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. Nocturnal lights were observed by one witness for 20 minutes (Tavares). Explanation: Star.

5 February 1972 18:45 - Evillers, France -   Red disc with blurry edges, silent. Flew to the north at steady speed until gone from view.

5 February 1972 Evening - Ligonier, Pennsylvania, USA -   Hovered.

5 February 1972 20:00 - Ste-Anne-De-Sorel, Quebec, Canada -   One object was observed by five witnesses (Richer).

7 February 1972 20:10 - Aigle, Switzerland -   An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed by two witnesses (Fahrni).

7 February 1972 20:45 - Eden, North Carolina, USA -   Hovered.

8 February 1972 19:30 - Larned, Kansas, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two female witnesses for over 90 minutes (Coe).

8 February 1972 Around 2300 - Bahia Blanca, Argentina -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than one object was observed by a male witness.

8 February 1972 Around 2300 - Mar del Plata, Argentina -   Meteor-like objects were observed. Five objects were observed by numerous witnesses.

9 February 1972 21:15 - Luina, Tasmania, Australia -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by several witnesses for over 15 minutes (Grey).

10 February 1972 19:30 - Fort Duchesne, Utah, USA -   Dome-shaped UFO flew north to south, hovered over field for 10 minutes, flew back rapidly to the north again.

10 February 1972 19:50 - Zelzate, Belgium -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

11 February 1972 Evening - Loughborough, UK -   As train pulled into station two boys noticed square object in sky with central red light, four white corner lights. Hovered, powerful light beams directed to a field.

11 February 1972 20:10 - Latrobe, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed for several hours.

11 February 1972 After 2000 - Stord, Norway -   Cigar-shaped objects were observed. Five cigar-shaped objects were observed in foggy weather by more than one witness.

11 February 1972 21:30 - Kyneton, Victoria, Australia -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one witness.

11 February 1972 22:30 - Toledo, Ohio, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by two female witnesses, typical age 17 (Senecal).

11 February 1972 Night - Mildura, Victoria, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses (Stephens).

12 February 1972 19:15 - Durban, South Africa -   One object was observed.

12 February 1972 21:30 - Los Alcazares, Spain -   Nocturnal lights were reported at a military facility.

12 February 1972 Night - Great Bend Apt, Kansas, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by several witnesses at an airport.

13 February 1972 Before 2000 - Conway, Arkansas, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by five witnesses (Haley).

13 February 1972 20:15 - Moudon, Switzerland -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. Nocturnal lights were observed by five witnesses (Nicod). Explanation: Star.

13 February 1972 20:34 - Forest Hills, South Africa -   Formation of three egg-shaped objects. Terrific speed following land contour, silent.

14 February 1972 19:10 - Asarna S7K, Sweden -   Hovered.

14 February 1972 23:00 - West Newton, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for two hours.

In mid-February 1972 - Rush County, Kansas, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by numerous witnesses.

17 February 1972 18:15 - Ajaccio, France -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, larger than a star, was observed by one witness for 90 seconds (Levy).

17 February 1972 23:00 - Plimpton P, South Australia, Australia -   Solid object, vapor trail, glowed, moving northwest .

19 February 1972 - Bogota, Colombia -   Luminous white object, became red when going away.

19 February 1972 - Kinderhook, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

19 February 1972 19:15 - Renchen, Germany -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness (Neubronn).

19 February 1972 23:15 - Grenada, Grenada -   Hovered.

23 February 1972 05:10 - Greenwich, Connecticut, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one experienced male witness for five minutes (Menoher).

24 February 1972 18:45 - Habo, Sweden -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 2 feet across, was observed by two witnesses at a lake (Jansson).

In late February 1972 - Dighton W10M, Kansas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed (Shelton).

25 February 1972 20:00 - St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by one witness very briefly (Desjardin).

26 February 1972 19:29 - Itaperuna, Brazil -   Photo

28 February 1972 20:15 - Mountain View, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed for several hours. Explanation: Venus.

28 February 1972 Night - Mart, Texas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one experienced male witness (Kasmiroski).

In March 1972 - Thames, New Zealand -   Hovered.

In March 1972 - Bear Creek Canyon, Oregon, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two witnesses.

In March 1972 02:00 - Cleveland, Mississippi, USA -   Witnesses saw from inside, then watched outside with 4 neighbors. Object seemed to vanish from initial hover point, then reappear instantly at second point, and hovered. Lost track when police arrived.

In March 1972 06:10 - Moudon, Switzerland -   An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed by three witnesses (Braillard).

1 March 1972 18:30 - Boussois, France -   2m luminous ball hovered, spinning, over factory. Moved to the northwest in jumps. Back again three days in row.

1 March 1972 Evening - Wenatchee, Washington, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses (Decamp).

2 March 1972 Around 2000 - Middletown, New Jersey, USA -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name). Explanation: Aircraft.

2 March 1972 Night - Wenatchee, Washington, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses for 20 minutes.

2 March 1972 Night - Cashmere, Washington, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Robinson).

4 March 1972 Evening - Ashland, Kentucky, USA -   Photo

4 March 1972 Night - Quincy, Massachusetts, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Balloon.

4 March 1972 23:30 - Jakobstad, Finland -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, larger than a star, was observed in clear weather by more than three experienced witnesses for two hours (Silvander).

In early March 1972 Around 0500 - Rottweil, Germany -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one witness for 30 seconds.

5 March 1972 21:00 - Crawley, UK -   Black disc hovers over power station. Emits red and blue beams. Circles witness, flies rapidly to the southwest, fades. Explanation: Star.

5 March 1972 22:15 - Bonn, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

7 March 1972 21:18 - Birkenhead, South Australia, Australia -   Object with lights, to the north, 90 degree turn in flight, U9.

7 March 1972 Night - Seaside, Oregon, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by one witness (Horecny).

8 March 1972 Around 2000 - Beckemeyer, Illinois, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one female witness (Skiver).

8 March 1972 21:15 - Muskegon, Michigan, USA -   Chan16 incident.

8 March 1972 21:30 - Altenfurt, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness for 30 seconds (Buehler).

8 March 1972 After 2200 - Askoy, Norway -   Hovered.

10 March 1972 20:06 - Starkville 2M, Mississippi, USA -   A hovering crescent-shaped object was observed. One crescent-shaped object, six times the size of the moon, was observed in clear weather by one male witness for 12 seconds (Coskrey).

11 March 1972 - Quebec City, Quebec, Canada -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

11 March 1972 22:00 - Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for over one minute.

12 March 1972 21:20 - Maubeuge, France -   Big flourescent white ball of light in sky, pendulum motion. Possible landing traces.

13 March 1972 21:10 - Ludenscheid, Germany -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than one object was observed by one witness for 12 seconds (Peiniger).

14 March 1972 19:50 - Walthamstow, UK -   Vertical cigar-shaped object hung in southwest sky. After one minute it suddenly vanished as though had been switched off. Was orange colored with hazy glow, 20 degrees elevation above horizon.

15 March 1972 00:30 - Maiden, North Carolina, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by a male experienced witness (as reported to the police) (Elliott).

15 March 1972 00:30 - Newton, North Carolina, USA -   Police and others watched silent round object hover and circle. Had colored flashing lights. Flew rapidly to the southwest.

15 March 1972 Evening - Pillig, Germany -   Photo

15 March 1972 Before 2000 - Solingen, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three witnesses (Wieden).

16 March 1972 - Hickory, North Carolina, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

16 March 1972 Evening - Pillig, Germany -   Photo

16 March 1972 Around 2000 - Sweden -   Procession of objects. Explanation: Re-entry.

16 March 1972 Evening - Swinton, UK -   Red light, "size of tennis ball" appeared to be 500 feet up, hovered several minutes, vanished.

17 March 1972 19:30 - Hokonuis, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses.

17 March 1972 19:30 - Gore, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Lee).

17 March 1972 After 2200 - Fremont, California , USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than one object was observed by one witness (Dingee; Miller).

17 March 1972 22:55 - Orland Se, California , USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, about 40 feet across, was observed by five witnesses for over 25 minutes (Moore).

18 March 1972 00:15 - Kiel, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, larger than a star, was observed by one witness (Post).

18 March 1972 04:45 - Morgan, South Australia, Australia -   To the southeast.

18 March 1972 05:20 - Lake Osjon, Sweden -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.

18 March 1972 18:15 - Cuarny, Switzerland -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Nocturnal lights were observed by one witness (Broillet; Christen; Martin). Explanation: Rocket.

18 March 1972 18:50 - Cavaillon, France -   Silver-blue UFO exits glowing cloud. Shoots to the west very fast. Missile test?

18 March 1972 Around 1900 - Radstadt, Austria -   Lufthansa 367 incident.

18 March 1972 Around 1900 - Prague, Czech Republic -   Lufthansa incident.

18 March 1972 19:00 - Drocourt, France -   1.5m orb flew over old mining tunnel, went back and forth. Vanished, then reappeared.

18 March 1972 19:30 - Dezaley.Rivaz, Switzerland -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by three witnesses (Heritier). Explanation: Rocket.

18 March 1972 19:30 - Geneve Canton, Switzerland -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by numerous witnesses (Butikofer). Explanation: Rocket.

18 March 1972 19:30 - Graz, Austria -   An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by several witnesses.

18 March 1972 19:30 - Dornbirn, Austria -   Hovered.

18 March 1972 19:50 - Marseille, France -   Cigar-shaped object high in sky, rotated very slowly. Disc with portholes seen on hilltop. Gone with a bang!

18 March 1972 20:30 - Grenoble, France -   Three balls of light play in sky at one km altitude.

19 March 1972 Around 2100 - Pocahontas, Arkansas, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for several hours.

19 March 1972 Around 2200 - Salem, Arkansas, USA -   One object was observed.

20 March 1972 19:05 - Wien (Vienna), Austria -   Lufthansa incident.

20 March 1972 After 1900 - Ardeche, France -   An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

21 March 1972 00:05 - Lubeck, Germany -   One object was observed by one witness for six seconds.

22 March 1972 - Kansas City, Kansas, USA -   An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed. Explanation: Copter.

22 March 1972 - Dighton, Kansas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

22 March 1972 22:30 - Winnenden, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness for ten minutes (Schmoll).

22 March 1972 22:30 - Solingen, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Wieden).

22 March 1972 Night - Wyandotte County W, Kansas, USA -   Landed remotely. Explanation: Aircraft.

22 March 1972 Night - Swinton, UK -   Two schoolgirls saw four red lights, one which was continually flashing and seemed to lead the others about the sky.

23 March 1972 22:30 - Connellsville, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for 30 seconds.

24 March 1972 Around 2000 - Lake Pedder, Tasmania, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed for over 35 minutes (Lardy).

24 March 1972 20:05 - Winnenden, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Schmoll).

In late March 1972 - London, Waltham Forest, UK -   Balloon-like object observed. Traces found. Men in black interviewed witness. One triangle was observed (Gaskin). Explanation: Balloon.

25 March 1972 22:00 - Mutual, Pennsylvania, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Two objects were observed for two minutes.

25 March 1972 Night - Silver Spring, Pennsylvania, USA -   Landed remotely.

25 March 1972 After 2300 - Lake Pedder, Tasmania, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed for over 35 minutes (Lardy).

26 March 1972 20:30 - Lausanne, Switzerland -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Nocturnal lights were observed by one witness (Matthey).

27 March 1972 Around 2000 - Belleville, Ontario, Canada -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Nocturnal lights were reported.

27 March 1972 Evening - Donohue Road, Pennsylvania, USA -   Hovered.

27 March 1972 20:00 - Mount Faron, France -   Luminous ball of light flew east to west toward mountain. Apparent size was 2cm held at arms length. 600m altitude.

27 March 1972 23:00 - St-Mathieu, Quebec, Canada -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Eight objects were observed by two witnesses for three hours (Leduc).

28 March 1972 Evening - Joseph, Oregon, USA -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two objects were observed.

28 March 1972 Around 2200 - Aigle, Switzerland -   Cigar-shaped objects were observed. Five cigar-shaped objects were observed by one witness for a few seconds (Rutz).

28 March 1972 Night - St-Mathieu, Quebec, Canada -   Hovered.

29 March 1972 19:45 - Thonon Nw, Lac Leman, France -   Large circular object over Lac Leman, jumped to the north, low and slow toward Switzerland.

29 March 1972 19:55 - Lac Leman, Switzerland -   Not certain if this is an independent observation of the UFO seen from France 10 minutes earlier, or the same sighting.

29 March 1972 After 2200 - Roseburg, Oregon, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by several witnesses for over 35 minutes.

30 March 1972 22:00 - Aigle, Switzerland -   A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object was observed by one witness.

In April 1972 - Enterprise, Oregon, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two witnesses.

In April 1972 - Manhattan, Kansas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one experienced male witness for over three minutes.

In April 1972 - York, Nr Lake Redman, Pennsylvania, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness at a lake (Sutherly).

In April 1972 Evening - Moutier, Switzerland -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Balloon.

In April 1972 Evening - Bangsund, Norway -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two male witnesses (Grav).

31 March 1972 23:05 - Jeannette, Pennsylvania, USA -   Balloon-like object observed Traces found. One triangle, about 20 feet across, was observed by three witnesses on a highway for two hours. Explanation: Venus.

In April 1972 23:25 - Central Part, Indiana, USA -   Objects were observed using optical instruments. Three objects were observed by one male witness for two minutes (Cook).

1 April 1972 - East London, South Africa -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Several objects, about 10 feet across, were observed (Gajewski).

1 April 1972 - Ridgway, Pennsylvania, USA -   Photo. Explanation: Hoax.

2 April 1972 21:30 - Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   Falling leaf motion.

3 April 1972 00:30 - Timaru, New Zealand -   Unidentified objects were sighte, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Physiological effects were noted. Eight objects were observed by eight witnesses.

3 April 1972 00:45 - Arrowtown, New Zealand -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Less than eight objects were observed by several witnesses for over four minutes (Bagley; Cleland).

3 April 1972 00:55 - South Island Se, New Zealand -   Procession of objects.

3 April 1972 01:00 - Kurow, New Zealand -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than four objects were observed by numerous witnesses (Munro). Explanation: Re-entry.

3 April 1972 05:15 - Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA -   One pear-shaped object was observed in a city.

3 April 1972 05:15 - Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One pear-shaped object was observed by one female witness at a church for 30 minutes (Walters).

3 April 1972 20:30 - Napier, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness. Explanation: Re-entry.

4 April 1972 21:10 - Curtilles, Switzerland -   Procession of objects.

4 April 1972 Before 2200 - Greenburgh, New York, USA -   Police incident.

4 April 1972 22:00 - Torensvlle, South Australia, Australia -   To the south, vanished.

6 April 1972 02:30 - Vidauban, France -   Huge dark cigar-shaped object flies to the east slowly for 30 minutes. Had lights on top and bottom. No planes up flying at the time.

6 April 1972 20:36 - Dalheim, Germany -   Flying discs were observed. Two discs, about 80 feet across, were observed by two witnesses for six seconds (Gerards).

6 April 1972 22:32 - Warradale, South Australia, Australia -   Object with lights, moving southwest, vanished..

8 April 1972 - Lerida, Spain -   Photo. Explanation: Hoax.

8 April 1972 22:45 - Bebenhausen, Germany -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by two witnesses for ten minutes (Fitzthum).

10 April 1972 20:32 - Bonn, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Hornecker).

13 April 1972 23:05 - Borlange, Sweden -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed in clear weather by one experienced male witness for 18 seconds (Nolvik).

14 April 1972 Around 1900 - Waterbury, Connecticut, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by numerous witnesses in a city for over two minutes (Fazzano; Mane; Smith; Verderame).

14 April 1972 20:30 - Tallahassee, Florida, USA -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted by multiple independent witnesses. More than one object was observed by several witnesses (Charron).

14 April 1972 22:12 - Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed for two hours. Explanation: Venus.

14 April 1972 Night - Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by more than four witnesses for 30 seconds.

14 April 1972 Night - Pasadena, California , USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by several witnesses.

14 April 1972 Night - Otorohanga, New Zealand -   One object was observed by two witnesses.

14 April 1972 Night - Kinmundy, Illinois, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.

15 April 1972 Around 2200 - Bear Lake, Michigan, USA -   One object was observed by 12 witnesses.

16 April 1972 Evening - Sumner, New Zealand -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by one witness (Craw).

16 April 1972 21:15 - Hempisel, Pennsylvania, USA -   Balloon-like object observed Traces found. One triangle was observed at a school for 45 minutes (Svl). Explanation: Balloon.

16 April 1972 Around 2300 - Runanga, New Zealand -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one witness.

16 April 1972 Night - Paparoa, New Zealand -   One object was observed by two witnesses.

17 April 1972 Evening - Wiener Neustadt, Austria -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by numerous witnesses.

17 April 1972 21:00 - Carlyle S Hwy127, Illinois, USA -   Hovered.

17 April 1972 21:20 - Dalheim, Germany -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one witness (Lies).

18 April 1972 19:30 - Mountain View, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed for several hours. Explanation: Venus.

18 April 1972 19:59 - Bovard, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 20 feet across, was observed by several witnesses for over one minute.

18 April 1972 20:50 - Buffalo, New York, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. 12 objects were observed in clear weather by one male witness (Fliss). Explanation: Birds.

18 April 1972 21:30 - Youngstown, Pennsylvania, USA -   Hovered.

18 April 1972 23:35 - Fontanivent, Switzerland -   Procession of objects. Explanation: Psych.

19 April 1972 - Carlyle Us50, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by one female experienced witness on a highway.

19 April 1972 18:15 - Tokoroa, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness for 18 seconds (Barnett). Explanation: Meteor.

22 April 1972 16:30 - Derry, Pennsylvania, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed by more than two witnesses at a mountain for two minutes.

22 April 1972 20:15 - East Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   60+ reports of same UFO.

22 April 1972 Around 2100 - Denmark -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed in clear weather by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

22 April 1972 Around 2100 - Sweden -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed in clear weather by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

24 April 1972 19:15 - George Town, Tasmania, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by nine witnesses for over 15 minutes (Banfield; Cossins).

24 April 1972 21:45 - Seaford, South Australia, Australia -   Photo

24 April 1972 22:30 - Derry, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one experienced male witness at a mountain for over 15 minutes.

In late April 1972 - Srinagar, India -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by several thousand witnesses for several hours.

25 April 1972 20:10 - Tarrs, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for over three minutes.

26 April 1972 20:30 - Fort Allen, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for 30 minutes.

26 April 1972 21:00 - Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for over one minute.

27 April 1972 02:10 - Brasschaat, Belgium -   Large silver ovoid with halo vanished. Bright green ball of light sped up, flew rapidly to the northeast.

28 April 1972 23:00 - Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

29 April 1972 - Srinagar, India -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by several thousand witnesses for several hours.

29 April 1972 20:30 - Munchen, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

In May 1972 - Salvador, Brazil -   Photo

In May 1972 - Stillwater, Pennsylvania, USA -   One object was observed.

30 April 1972 06:40 - West Melton, New Zealand -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by one witness for ten minutes. Explanation: Venus.

30 April 1972 Around 2300 - Maple Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object, about 2 feet across, was observed by two witnesses for over 30 minutes (Graham).

In May 1972 Night - Dighton, Kansas, USA -   Hovered. Explanation: Balloon.

1 May 1972 18:50 - Austria -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball, about 80 feet across, was observed by 1,000 witnesses for several hours (Meurers; Witteschnig). Explanation: Balloon.

1 May 1972 Night - Boiling Springs, South Carolina, USA -   Landed remotely.

2 May 1972 18:30 - Schaffhausen, Switzerland -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by numerous witnesses. Explanation: Balloon.

2 May 1972 18:30 - Aargau Canton, Switzerland -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Balloon.

2 May 1972 19:42 - Berghaupten, Germany -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness (Geppert).

3 May 1972 05:00 - Delemont, Switzerland -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by one witness (Vicques). Explanation: Balloon.

3 May 1972 After 2200 - Orebro, Sweden -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed in foggy weather by more than two male witnesses at a building for six seconds (Aberg).

4 May 1972 - Konstanz, Germany -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by seven witnesses. Explanation: Balloon.

5 May 1972 19:00 - Kingston N, Ontario, Canada -   Huge silent pyramid flew to the south at 600mph. Made instant 90 degree turn away.

5 May 1972 Around 2100 - Straubing, Germany -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than one object, the size of a star, were observed by one witness (Schreiblmeier).

5 May 1972 21:20 - Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA -   Balloon-like object observed Traces found. One triangle was observed for two minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

5 May 1972 22:00 - Dannevirke, New Zealand -   Big blue light with many smaller varied coloured lights going to and away from it

5 May 1972 22:45 - Grants Pass, Oregon, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by two witnesses (Dunsing).

6 May 1972 07:00 - Ashburton, New Zealand -   Landed remotely.

6 May 1972 20:50 - Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed for several hours. Explanation: Venus.

6 May 1972 23:30 - Gisborne, New Zealand -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed. Explanation: Meteor.

7 May 1972 - Paris Orly Apt, France -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by a male witness at an airport.

7 May 1972 Around 1800 - Himatangi, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness for two minutes (Hallett).

7 May 1972 Around 1800 - Mangamaire, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness for over two minutes (Orr).

7 May 1972 18:15 - Palmerston North, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness for ten minutes (Fulton).

7 May 1972 20:45 - Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   10 reports of same UFO. Explanation: Balloon.

7 May 1972 22:30 - Villars.Terroir, Switzerland -   A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed by two witnesses (Gardaz).

8 May 1972 00:15 - Eucla, Western Australia, Australia -   Dome, to the east, vanished.

9 May 1972 03:00 - Arvin, California , USA -   Police incident.

9 May 1972 03:55 - Derby, California , USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness for five minutes (Hobbs).

9 May 1972 Around 0400 - Mojave, California , USA -   Police incident.

9 May 1972 21:30 - Ashland, Oregon, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one female witness, an experienced observor.

9 May 1972 Night - Dunedin, New Zealand -   An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed. Explanation: Aircraft.

10 May 1972 21:10 - Morschwiller, France -   Metallic glowing ball curved to to the east. Made 90 degree turn rapidly to the north, then shot straight up.

10 May 1972 21:20 - Youngwood, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for two hours. Explanation: Star.

10 May 1972 Around 2200 - Antigua, Netherlands Antilles -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed in clear weather by two experienced male witnesses (Dick).

11 May 1972 22:40 - Germany -   One object, the size of a star, was observed by two witnesses for over 15 minutes (Fischer).

12 May 1972 21:30 - Luxor, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for over three minutes.

12 May 1972 22:10 - Independence, Missouri, USA -   Hovered.

13 May 1972 19:30 - Southport, South Australia, Australia -   To the north.

13 May 1972 20:30 - Munchen, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

In mid-May 1972 Evening - Irwin, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for over one minute.

15 May 1972 22:55 - Kirby Muxloe, UK -   Parachute shaped UFO, remained stationary until covered by clouds.

16 May 1972 - Monticello, Wisconsin, USA -   Police incident.

16 May 1972 Evening - Atlanta, Georgia, USA -   One object, larger than a star, was observed by one male witness.

17 May 1972 12:30 - Graz, Austria -   Viewed through binoculars. White disc hovered and zoomed up and around for three hours. Dogs barked.

17 May 1972 Around 2200 - Forest Gate, UK -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one witness (Symons).

18 May 1972 - Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada -   Photo

18 May 1972 17:45 - Kaikoura Hospital, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses at a hospital. Explanation: Aircraft.

18 May 1972 20:00 - Napier, New Zealand -   An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed by two witnesses at a mountain for over an hour (Collins).

18 May 1972 22:00 - Maraetotara, New Zealand -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by three witnesses, two of them an experienced observors.

18 May 1972 Night - Kosaka, Japan -   Photo of point in motion

19 May 1972 - Hawke's Bay, New Zealand -   Police incident.

19 May 1972 02:30 - Hastings, New Zealand -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one male 10-year-old witness (as reported to the police) and others for over an hour (McCormack; McPherson; O'Neil; Orr). Explanation: Star.

19 May 1972 21:25 - Atsena Key, Florida, USA -   An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed in stormy weather by one experienced male witness on the ocean for 20 minutes.

21 May 1972 20:52 - Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed for over one minute.

21 May 1972 22:40 - Chomedey Laval, Quebec, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by two witnesses for over three minutes (Krause).

22 May 1972 21:15 - Mount Pleasant/1, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed for several hours. Explanation: Venus.

22 May 1972 21:50 - Oberursel, Germany -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by three witnesses for seven minutes (Wolf).

23 May 1972 20:25 - Remscheid, Germany -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Three objects were observed by several witnesses for 100 minutes (Dominicus).

23 May 1972 20:30 - Latrobe, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed for several hours. Explanation: Venus.

23 May 1972 22:45 - Halswell, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Brown). Explanation: Meteor.

23 May 1972 22:45 - Christchurch, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Hansen). Explanation: Meteor.

23 May 1972 22:46 - Ashburton, New Zealand -   Landed remotely.

24 May 1972 Evening - Taverham, UK -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Marsil).

25 May 1972 22:25 - Youngwood, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed for several hours. Explanation: Venus.

26 May 1972 18:55 - New Town, Tasmania, Australia -   Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Three objects were observed by one experienced male witness (Sproule).

27 May 1972 22:24 - Crabtree, Pennsylvania, USA -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Five objects were observed for two minutes.

In June 1972 - Panorama City, California , USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Prank.

In June 1972 - Graz, Buchkogel, Austria -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and aerobatic performance. Less than 50 objects were observed by two witnesses, a married couple, at a mountain for two hours.

In June 1972 - Orsainville, Quebec, Canada -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Leclerc).

In June 1972 Around 0200 - Munchen, Germany -   Hovered.

In June 1972 23:30 - Ile Ste-Therese, Quebec, Canada -   One object was observed by one witness (Barette).

2 June 1972 23:30 - Le Deschaux, France -   Luminous ovoid hovers, moves to the south very slowly at low altitude. Beam of light upward, 90 degree rotation.

3 June 1972 22:35 - Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA -   Balloon-like object observed Traces found. One triangle was observed for over one minute. Explanation: Balloon.

4 June 1972 - Garabandal, Spain -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by 40 witnesses at a mountain (Hurndall).

4 June 1972 06:00 - Riverina, New South Wales, Australia -   Farmer incident.

4 June 1972 07:10 - Coolamon 2M, New South Wales, Australia -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by six witnesses for over 15 minutes (Campbell).

4 June 1972 Evening - Old Junee, New South Wales, Australia -   One object was observed by two witnesses for 40 minutes (Martin).

4 June 1972 22:20 - East L'Islet, Quebec, Canada -   One object was observed by eight witnesses for 42 seconds (Caron).

4 June 1972 Night - Wallingford, Connecticut, USA -   One object was observed by six witnesses, three of them an experienced observors, for over 15 minutes.

In early June 1972 23:00 - Vienna, Missouri, USA -   Cigar shaped craft with colored port holes moves slowly over tree tops.

6 June 1972 21:00 - Rouen, France -   White metallic domed disc shoots four red beams of light. Rises in three small jumps, shoots straight up.

6 June 1972 22:45 - Vinters Park, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Streetley).

6 June 1972 22:45 - Maidstone, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

8 June 1972 - Lebanon, Horst Orchard N4M, Pennsylvania, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness in an orchard (Boltz).

8 June 1972 22:30 - Wingate, UK -   Shot straight up.

10 June 1972 00:00 - Millerton, New York, USA -   It descended at a tremendous rate of speed, stopped abruptly above the trees, suddenly a beam of blue white light lit up my car

10 June 1972 00:30 - Euston, New South Wales, Australia -   Moving southwest .

11 June 1972 Around 1800 - Downside, New South Wales, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness for 12 seconds.

11 June 1972 21:05 - Scarborough, Ontario, Canada -   Hovered.

11 June 1972 Around 2200 - Belleville, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights moving in a circle.

11 June 1972 Night - Bridgend, UK -   Seventh Report incident.

12 June 1972 21:50 - Satus Peak, Washington, USA -   Fire Lookout incident.

13 June 1972 23:54 - Ludenscheid, Germany -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness for over one minute (Peiniger).

15 June 1972 23:10 - Quincy, Illinois, USA -   Photo

17 June 1972 Night - Bloemfontein N, South Africa -   One object was observed by several witnesses.

17 June 1972 23:50 - George AFB, California , USA -   350m diameter bright orange object, descends near AFB. APRO Bulletin May 1972.

18 June 1972 - Corrientes, Argentina -   Photo

19 June 1972 01:00 - Victorville, George Afb, California , USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object, about 300 feet across, was observed by two experienced male military witnesses at an airfield (Corley).

19 June 1972 21:50 - Hempfield, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by a group of witnesses in a yard for five minutes.

19 June 1972 22:10 - Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia -   Site photos on file. Press coverage.

20 June 1972 01:32 - Washington, USA -   A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed. Explanation: Meteor.

20 June 1972 05:58 - Toulon, Mediterranean -   A hovering object was observed. One object was observed by several witnesses on the ocean for several hours (Bonte).

21 June 1972 Before 0600 - Turtle Beach, Florida, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed.

21 June 1972 21:10 - Caudry, France -   Large orange ball descends and ascends. Had rough crack in side, spike on top that flashed light.

22 June 1972 23:50 - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa -   A green fireball was observed. One green green fireball, about 40 feet across, was observed by two witnesses in a city briefly (Vary).

23 June 1972 03:00 - Menominee County, Wisconsin, USA -   Police incident.

23 June 1972 20:15 - Grafton W, New South Wales, Australia -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by several witnesses.

26 June 1972 Before 1900 - Austria -   Sightings from various sites.

27 June 1972 21:50 - Bad Homburg, Germany -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two objects were observed by three witnesses for 20 minutes (Wolf).

28 June 1972 Night - Macleantown, South Africa -   One object was observed (Vanzyl).

29 June 1972 - Kalispell, Montana, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Jones).

29 June 1972 21:00 - Calais, France -   Circular orange UFO hovers at 250m altitude for two minutes. Drops liquid. Flies to the northwest out to sea.

29 June 1972 22:00 - Buffalo, South Dakota, USA -   Photos (6) of wedge-shaped UFO hovering and maneuvering, flew "backwards."

29 June 1972 22:30 - Yakima Ind Res, Washington, USA -   Fire Lookout incident.

29 June 1972 23:30 - Leamington, UK -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by two witnesses for several hours (Laws).

In July 1972 - Warsaw, Indiana, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Warring). Explanation: Prank.

In July 1972 - Loweswater Crescent, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Lacy).

In Mid- 1972 Dusk - Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one male 11-year-old witness in a swamp (Anderson).

In July 1972 20:45 - Barcelona, Spain -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses for five minutes (Zambrano).

In July 1972 21:00 - Visnja Gora, Slovenia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one female witness on a highway (Slapnicar).

In Mid- 1972 After 2100 - Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA -   Flying discs were observed. Four discs were observed by more than one male children (Russell).

In Mid- 1972 21:30 - Cowans Ford Dam, North Carolina, USA -   Disc with row of flashing windows around middle, red,white,yellow lighted. First seen by children fishing at pier near dam. 5 other witnesses, which was about four miles east of Terrell, Marshall Steam Plant.

In July 1972 Night - Rutland, Vermont, USA -   Photo. Explanation: Reflection.

1 July 1972 19:50 - Durban, South Africa -   Steady light, like medium bright star, approached aircraft, paced it, suddenly accelerated, turned rapidly to the southwest.

1 July 1972 20:45 - Johannesburg, South Africa -   Light passed Boeing 727 during descent. Durban control confirmed no other aircraft in area. Light accelerated and turned away. Explanation: Aircraft.

1 July 1972 22:30 - Constantia, South Africa -   Hovered. Explanation: Star.

1 July 1972 22:55 - Greensburg Hwy119, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed on a highway for over one minute.

2 July 1972 19:00 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa -   Several objects of different shapes seen over two hour period.

2 July 1972 22:00 - Campos, Brazil -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

2 July 1972 23:00 - Loano, Italy -   Nautical UFO. Disc hovers, light signals come from sea, disc flies out to sea and submerges.

3 July 1972 - Braeside, South Africa -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by a male witness.

3 July 1972 06:00 - Durban, South Africa -   One object was observed by one male witness on the ocean (Hill). Explanation: Planet.

3 July 1972 19:30 - Whitianga, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

4 July 1972 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed.

4 July 1972 - Rapid City, South Dakota, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Stapelberg).

4 July 1972 05:40 - Fort Beaufort, South Africa -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one male witness on the ocean (Hill).

4 July 1972 21:50 - Paymonville, Belgium -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, larger than a star, was observed by one witness on a farm for over six minutes (Ledur; Quertemont).

4 July 1972 22:00 - Lambermont, Belgium -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by three witnesses in a residential area for two minutes (Moser).

4 July 1972 Around 2200 - Madison, Wisconsin, USA -   Photo of luminous UFO

4 July 1972 22:15 - Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for over 15 minutes.

4 July 1972 22:15 - Val-St-Lambert, Belgium -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness for over one minute (Haid; Muraille).

4 July 1972 22:15 - Chapelle.Herlaimont, Belgium -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects, the size of a star, were observed by two witnesses.

4 July 1972 22:30 - Liege, Belgium -   Three fireballs in triangle formation curve east rapidly to the west through light clouds in sky, at 2000m altitude.

4 July 1972 22:31 - Flawinne, Belgium -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects, the size of a star, were observed by one witness on a farm for six seconds (Malotaux; Philippe).

4 July 1972 22:55 - Uccle, Belgium -   Farmers incident.

4 July 1972 23:04 - Ludenscheid, Germany -   6 reports of same UFO.

5 July 1972 - Cando, North Dakota, USA -   Motion pictures

5 July 1972 - Dighton, Kansas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

5 July 1972 01:00 - Overijse, Belgium -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by two witnesses for several hours (Trenteseau).

5 July 1972 01:30 - Cape Town B727, South Africa -   Brown UFO passes plane.

5 July 1972 10:15 - Bruxelles, Belgium -   Photos (3). Silver disc hovers and wobbles rapidly in place. Ascends. Explanation: Birds.

5 July 1972 Around 2100 - Kimberley 100K, South Africa -   An object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by three experienced male witnesses.

5 July 1972 21:00 - Kraankuil Station, South Africa -   Orange fireball makes huge arc, hovers over trucks in Witput railroad station, flies rapidly to the west.

5 July 1972 21:30 - St-Jean, Quebec, Canada -   One object was observed by three witnesses for two minutes (Welch).

6 July 1972 20:40 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa -   Photo

6 July 1972 20:40 - Uitenhage, South Africa -   An object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One banana-shaped object was observed.

6 July 1972 21:30 - Cheox, Belgium -   Light behaves like satellite, goes NNW to the SSE, stops in place for 15 seconds, suddenly shoots off in same direction rapidly to the SSE.

6 July 1972 Night - Johannesburg, South Africa -   An unusual object was sighted by multiple witnesses, that had unconventional appearance and aerobatic performance. One object was observed by a male witness for ten minutes (Duveen; Egnos).

7 July 1972 - Scott City, Kansas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

7 July 1972 04:30 - Galion, Ohio, USA -   Police incident.

7 July 1972 Evening - Johannesburg, South Africa -   A fireball was observed. One fireball, larger than a star, was observed by more than one witness for six seconds (Wright).

7 July 1972 21:00 - Cape May, New Jersey, USA -   Printer incident.

7 July 1972 21:15 - Feldberg, Germany -   Hovered.

7 July 1972 21:30 - Geneve, Switzerland -   A mysterious explosion was reported. Nocturnal lights were observed by several witnesses (Dubuis; Keller).

8 July 1972 00:15 - Courcelles, Belgium -   Hovered.

8 July 1972 21:30 - Cheoux, Belgium -   Hovered.

8 July 1972 21:55 - Ligneuville, Belgium -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by 23 female witnesses for over three minutes.

9 July 1972 02:05 - Lausanne, Switzerland -   Procession of objects.

9 July 1972 20:50 - Hillbrow, South Africa -   Photo. Explanation: Malfunct.

9 July 1972 Night - Johannesburg, South Africa -   Several people at drive-in cinema see feather-duster-like object. Explanation: Re-entry.

10 July 1972 19:00 - Welkom, South Africa -   Semi-circular object flashed red, green and yellow lights. Explanation: Aircraft.

11 July 1972 04:15 - Decatur, Illinois, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one male witness for over four minutes (Donovan, Ralph).

11 July 1972 14:00 - Kensington, South Africa -   White object hovered, tilted slowly, bright flash like "magnesium flare", moved away very fast.

11 July 1972 19:20 - Ath, Belgium -   Eight white orbs hover in octagon formation at low altitude for 5 minutes. Evaporate over one minute period. Nocturnal lights pass over later.

11 July 1972 Around 2200 - Dalheim, Germany -   A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object, about 300 feet across, was observed by one witness for seven minutes (Gerads).

12 July 1972 21:30 - Houthalen, Belgium -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

13 July 1972 04:00 - Franschoek, South Africa -   "3 times the size of a normal star". Explanation: Star.

13 July 1972 22:10 - Knokke, Belgium -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

13 July 1972 22:30 - Bussy, Switzerland -   Procession of objects.

14 July 1972 - Waverly, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Hudson).

14 July 1972 00:30 - Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   Hovered.

14 July 1972 02:10 - Lausanne, Switzerland -   Procession of objects.

14 July 1972 05:20 - Tonganoxie, Kansas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses for 12 seconds (Patterson).

14 July 1972 Around 2100 - Wynigen, Switzerland -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

14 July 1972 21:00 - Maubeuge, France -   Three red-orange rectangles hover. Had sharp edges, one box-shaped. 500m altitude. Rise to the south slowly.

14 July 1972 22:30 - Liege, Belgium -   Three nocturnal lights form triangle, fly northeast to the southeast over fireworks show. Silent. Sudden violent acceleration.

14 July 1972 22:30 - Lille, Belgium -   Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Three objects, the size of a star, were observed by more than three witnesses for two minutes (Swerts). Explanation: Flare.

14 July 1972 22:31 - Invercargill, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses for a few seconds (McFarlane).

14 July 1972 Around 2300 - Albany, New York, USA -   One object was observed by three witnesses for over 15 minutes (Yocum).

14 July 1972 23:30 - Eksel, Belgium -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In mid-July 1972 Around 0100 - Campbell'S Bay, Quebec, Canada -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object, the size of a star, was observed by eight witnesses (Mercer).

15 July 1972 03:20 - Feignies, France -   Witness woke up to car noise. Red luminous ball in staircase maneuvers, slowly and silently flew to the southeast.

15 July 1972 22:00 - Satus Peak, Washington, USA -   Fire Lookout incident. Explanation: Aircraft.

In mid-July 1972 Night - Dighton, Kansas, USA -   Hovered.

15 July 1972 23:15 - Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses for two minutes (Scoullar).

15 July 1972 23:15 - Vimioso, Portugal -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by a male witness.

16 July 1972 02:45 - Frontera, Argentina -   A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed in clear weather by five witnesses on a highway briefly (Isaia).

16 July 1972 20:30 - Malmesbury, South Africa -   Object which changed color moved up and down at great speed to south of town

16 July 1972 Around 2200 - Potcefstroom, South Africa -   One disc was observed by several witnesses in a residential area for ten minutes (Marais).

16 July 1972 22:00 - El Salvador, El Salvador -   Apparent satellite made right angle turns, zigzaging across sky, then shoots away VERY fast.

16 July 1972 23:43 - Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for over one minute.

17 July 1972 Around midnight - Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada -   Disc goes to the north over lake, then rises vertically. Humming sound and series of beeps heard.

17 July 1972 22:00 - Olne, Belgium -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by three witnesses for over three minutes.

18 July 1972 00:28 - Campbell'S Bay, Quebec, Canada -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by a group of witnesses for over an hour (Mercer).

18 July 1972 01:50 - Lausanne, Switzerland -   Procession of objects.

19 July 1972 Around 0100 - Campbell'S Bay, Quebec, Canada -   One object was observed (Mercer).

19 July 1972 22:20 - Faymonville, Belgium -   Photos (3) of red hat-shaped saucer. Flew rapidly to the NNW at low altitude. Stopped over railroad station.

19 July 1972 22:42 - Chicago, Illinois, USA -   Aerospace writer watched Nocturnal light make crazy maneuvers over Lake Michigan. Made instant turns.

19 July 1972 Night - Chermside, Queensland, Australia -   Nocturnal lights were observed by one witness.

20 July 1972 02:30 - Viverone See, Italy -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Five objects were observed by one witness for six seconds (Kolbe).

20 July 1972 03:30 - Durban, South Africa -   Many watch Nocturnal light from Chatsworth hover of harbor for one hour, rapidly to the north at incredible speed.

21 July 1972 01:00 - Stoke-on-Trent, UK -   Bright light darting around a small patch of sky with very precise maneouvers.

21 July 1972 20:30 - Cape Town Pinelands, South Africa -   One object was observed by several witnesses.

21 July 1972 Night - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa -   Conical UFO with red light

22 July 1972 01:00 - Ashburton Mpushini, South Africa -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by two experienced male witnesses (as reported to the police) in a forest (Claassen; McDuling).

22 July 1972 Around 0500 - Dighton S29M, Kansas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Ummel).

22 July 1972 Morning - Shawano County, Wisconsin, USA -   Sheriffs incident.

22 July 1972 20:30 - St George, Missouri, USA -   Large UFO launches smaller ones over St Louis County near I-55.

22 July 1972 22:30 - St Louis, Missouri, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by one witness.

23 July 1972 04:10 - Umkomaas, South Africa -   Photos (2) of luminous object. Viewed through binoculars. one photo appears domed disc shaped. Object flew rapidly to the southeast out to sea.

23 July 1972 Night - Gstaad, Switzerland -   Large cylinder with three smaller satellite discs. All suddenly vanished.

24 July 1972 - Kirksville, Missouri, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. More than one object was observed by three witnesses.

24 July 1972 Around 0500 - Wainui, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

24 July 1972 20:15 - Novar Gardens, South Australia, Australia -   From 80 degrees north a bright light travelled to overhead (SSE).  No sound

24 July 1972 22:45 - Bay Of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Smith).

24 July 1972 Night - Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for over one minute.

25 July 1972 Pre-dawn - Quebec, Canada -   More than one object was observed.

25 July 1972 Evening - Galt, Ontario, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by four witnesses for 18 seconds (Renna).

25 July 1972 21:10 - Rye Main Ridge W, New South Wales, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, in a city (Beel).

25 July 1972 21:15 - Eccles Sea, UK -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by one witness. Explanation: Balloon.

25 July 1972 21:30 - New Kensington, Pennsylvania, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed for over one minute.

25 July 1972 22:00 - Glencairn, Ontario, Canada -   Red and green arrow overhead for 30 minutes. 6 calls to police. Object vanishes.

25 July 1972 23:00 - Gresham N, Wisconsin, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by one male 33-year-old witness (Krause).

25 July 1972 Night - Norfolk, UK -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Prank.

In late July 1972 Night - Duinbergen, Belgium -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

25 July 1972 Night - San Antonio, Texas, USA -   Police incident.

26 July 1972 - Louisiana, Missouri, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Shade, L).

26 July 1972 20:30 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by four witnesses for five minutes (Groove).

26 July 1972 22:30 - Campos, Brazil -   2000 people at ballgame watch cigar and 8 discs fly moving rapidly to the south. Procession of objects.

26 July 1972 Night - Campos, Brazil -   Unidentified objects were sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.

26 July 1972 Night - Vitoria, Brazil -   More than two objects were observed by numerous witnesses in a city (Camata).

27 July 1972 01:30 - Garden City S30M, Kansas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two experienced male witnesses (Guerrero).

27 July 1972 20:08 - Pennsville, New Jersey, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by five witnesses on a river for seven minutes (Moore).

27 July 1972 20:20 - Woodside, South Australia, Australia -   One very bright light seen 40 degrees north travelling to the northwest horizon.

27 July 1972 20:35 - Ascot Park Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -   A boomerang shaped object, shining like an electric light globe travelled from 80 degrees south to 15 degrees north.  No sound.

27 July 1972 Around 2100 - Van Nuys, California , USA -   Procession of objects.

27 July 1972 21:50 - Sudbury, Ontario, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness for several minutes.

27 July 1972 22:00 - Hanmer, Ontario, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of the moon, was observed by seven witnesses on a river for two minutes (Illes; Laws; Sharp).

27 July 1972 Around 2200 - Waterdown, Ontario, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by two male witnesses, typical age 19, for 18 seconds (Shewdyk).

27 July 1972 Night - Campos, Brazil -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Eight objects were observed by 2,000 witnesses at a building for two minutes (Rubens).

27 July 1972 Night - Weeaproinah, Victoria, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed.

27 July 1972 Night - Kincardine, Ontario, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by numerous witnesses (Schoffer).

27 July 1972 After 2300 - Guelph, Ontario, Canada -   Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Two objects were observed by three witnesses for ten minutes (Scott).

27 July 1972 23:45 - Cordova, South Carolina, USA -   Silent plane approaches airport but never lands. Had no lights. Second time in a week.

28 July 1972 - Uruari, Brazil -   Flying discs were observed. More than two discs were observed by several hundred witnesses at a building for five minutes (Machado).

28 July 1972 18:45 - Blenheim, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness for 12 seconds.

28 July 1972 21:10 - Cavaillon, France -   Lenticular disc leaves black trail as it flies to the north, stops, zigzags in sky, falling leaf motion.

29 July 1972 - Umtata, South Africa -   Sphere crossed sky at extremely fast speed. Changed color and trailed sparks. Apparent size of Moon. Explanation: Meteor.

29 July 1972 02:15 - Gresham W2M, Wisconsin, USA -   Police incident.

29 July 1972 02:20 - Tigerton S4M, Wisconsin, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object, the size of a star, was observed by three experienced male witnesses (as reported to the police) on a highway (Kussman, D).

29 July 1972 21:30 - Labelle, Quebec, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one witness for a few minutes (Ceres).

29 July 1972 21:44 - Grand Haven, Michigan, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses (Biros).

29 July 1972 Night - Laddonia N3M, Missouri, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one female witness.

30 July 1972 - Louisiana, Missouri, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Shade, E).

30 July 1972 21:30 - Gresham Nw2M, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Burr).

30 July 1972 21:45 - Guelph, Ontario, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by three witnesses (Walters).

30 July 1972 21:50 - Waterdown, Ontario, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Nocturnal lights were reported.

30 July 1972 21:50 - Brantford, Ontario, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Nocturnal lights were reported.

30 July 1972 Night - Montreal, Quebec, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed. Explanation: Aircraft.

30 July 1972 23:50 - Seaton, South Australia, Australia -   Brilliant white light and red light close together 40 degrees southeast travelling to 5-10 degrees east northeast .

In August 1972 - Toppenish Ridge, Washington, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported.

In August 1972 - Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In August 1972 01:40 - Rigaud, Quebec, Canada -   Nocturnal lights were reported in a town.

31 July 1972 02:30 - Monroe, North Carolina, USA -   Falling leaf motion.

In August 1972 19:30 - Kirksville, Missouri, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by one witness.

31 July 1972 Evening - New Stanton, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for two minutes.

In August 1972 20:00 - Jinan S, China -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness in a town for five minutes.

In August 1972 Before 2100 - Kroeckelbach, Germany -   A fireball was observed. One fireball, larger than a star, was observed by one witness for 30 seconds (Gruber).

31 July 1972 21:05 - Sopelia Tower, Washington, USA -   Fire Lookout incident.

In August 1972 After 2100 - Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by two female teenage witnesses at a school.

31 July 1972 21:45 - Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania -   90 degrees of arc in 6 seconds.

31 July 1972 21:50 - Beloeil, Quebec, Canada -   Cigar moves to the east, wobbles overhead. Saturn-shaped saucer beneath it shoots rapidly to the south very fast.

31 July 1972 Night - Parada Angelica, Brazil -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Several objects were observed by a male witness in a city (Biank).

In August 1972 Night - Sparta, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by one male witness on a road (Harris, R).

1 August 1972 02:00 - Lebanon Hwy39, Indiana, USA -   Hovered.

1 August 1972 22:17 - Lachine-Montreal, Quebec, Canada -   Photo. Explanation: Satellite.

1 August 1972 22:20 - Beloeil, Quebec, Canada -   Four objects were observed by two witnesses for six seconds (Blaquiere).

2 August 1972 05:46 - Merced, California , USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by several witnesses (Eldridge).

2 August 1972 Evening - Norman, Oklahoma, USA -   One object was observed by several witnesses.

2 August 1972 20:30 - Maubeuge, France -   Nocturnal lights were reported in a city.

2 August 1972 21:10 - Yakima Indian Reservation, Washington, USA -   Fire Lookout incident.

2 August 1972 Night - Magges, South Australia, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Eustace).

2 August 1972 Night - Oklahoma City N, Oklahoma, USA -   Many objects were observed by several hundred witnesses.

2 August 1972 Night - Beckemeyer, Illinois, USA -   A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Albat, Edward). Explanation: Meteor.

2 August 1972 23:00 - Tucson, Arizona , 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

3 August 1972 01:45 - Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA -   Photo

3 August 1972 20:47 - Wien (Vienna), Austria -   Brilliant silent 55m diameter disc flew rapidly to the east at 600 feet altitude, passed over Vienna.

3 August 1972 21:00 - Novi, Michigan, USA -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Five objects were observed by four witnesses in a yard (Macdermaid).

3 August 1972 22:00 - Satus Peak, Washington, USA -   Fire Lookout incident.

3 August 1972 Night - Auckland, New Zealand -   A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by one witness (Lorigan). Explanation: Aircraft.

3 August 1972 Around 2300 - Mount Roskill, New Zealand -   A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by two witnesses.

4 August 1972 After 2200 - Ste-Anne-De-Sorel, Quebec, Canada -   One object was observed by five witnesses (Richer).

In early August 1972 - Shawano, Wisconsin, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one witness for 30 minutes.

5 August 1972 01:10 - Harrison City, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for five minutes.

5 August 1972 20:45 - Puru, New Zealand -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two witnesses for over four minutes.

5 August 1972 21:30 - Choisy Hudson, Quebec, Canada -   One object was observed by two witnesses for a few seconds (Faubert).

In early August 1972 21:30 - Gibbons W Hwy28, Alberta, Canada -   A flying disc was observed. One disc, about 80 feet across, was observed by two witnesses for ten minutes (Atkinson).

5 August 1972 After 2200 - Ste-Anne-De-Sorel, Quebec, Canada -   One object was observed by five witnesses (Richer).

In early August 1972 22:15 - Galt, Ontario, Canada -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by four male adult witnesses for 18 seconds (Galt).

5 August 1972 22:45 - Pfaffenwiesbach, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by eight witnesses for six seconds (Schwartz).

5 August 1972 22:50 - Yankallila, South Australia, Australia -   Driver saw white cloud object just above tel. line to east. oblong, hazy outline. Travelling same speed as car 80kph. Lost to the west.

6 August 1972 01:30 - Georgetown Se2M, California , USA -   Shaft of light

6 August 1972 Around 0300 - South Broadview, British Columbia, Canada -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two witnesses for several hours.

6 August 1972 03:30 - Amiens, Queensland, Australia -   An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed by one experienced male witness for 90 minutes (Moss).

6 August 1972 21:25 - Muhlheim.R, Germany -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by four witnesses (Bruns).

6 August 1972 22:10 - Lemay, Nr St Louis, Missouri, USA -   Flying discs were observed. Two discs were observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Buck).

6 August 1972 Night - Lexington, Massachusetts, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: EM.

7 August 1972 Pre-dawn - Bath, UK -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two witnesses for 30 minutes (Honey).

7 August 1972 After 2200 - Ste-Anne-De-Sorel, Quebec, Canada -   One object was observed by five witnesses (Richer).

7 August 1972 22:20 - Bryan, Texas, USA -   An object was observed using optical instruments. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one experienced male witness for 48 seconds (West).

7 August 1972 Night - St John'S, Newfoundland, Canada -   One object was observed.

8 August 1972 21:10 - Latrobe, Pennsylvania, USA -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Two objects were observed for ten minutes.

8 August 1972 22:30 - Jackson, Mississippi, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one experienced male witness.

9 August 1972 06:55 - Towai, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses for over 15 minutes (Wallace).

9 August 1972 21:30 - Clear Lake, Oregon, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by four witnesses on a farm (Morgan).

9 August 1972 23:00 - Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed on the shore for a few seconds. Explanation: Aircraft.

10 August 1972 - USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

10 August 1972 - Moberly, British Columbia, Canada -   One object was observed.

10 August 1972 - Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada -   A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed.

10 August 1972 - Jackson, Wyoming, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by two witnesses for a few minutes (Leduc).

10 August 1972 - Calgary, Alberta, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two male witnesses (Harwood; Jones).

10 August 1972 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported. Explanation: Meteor.

10 August 1972 00:45 - Tarrs, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for over three minutes.

10 August 1972 Before 0300 - Netherby, Alberta, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Storch).

10 August 1972 13:35 - Mead, Washington, USA -   Meteor-like objects were observed. More than one object was observed by a male witness.

10 August 1972 18:30 - Puru, New Zealand -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by over 15 witnesses for three hours.

10 August 1972 21:50 - Beloeil, Quebec, Canada -   Six objects were observed by four witnesses for six seconds (Blaquiere).

10 August 1972 22:00 - South Durham, Quebec, Canada -   One object was observed by one witness (Noel).

11 August 1972 12:30 - Sopelia Tower, Washington, USA -   Fire Lookout incident.

11 August 1972 21:00 - Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for over one minute.

11 August 1972 21:30 - East Dallas, Texas, USA -   A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed by three witnesses in a city briefly (Draper). Explanation: Meteor.

11 August 1972 22:10 - Beloeil, Quebec, Canada -   Four objects were observed by five witnesses for six seconds (Blaquiere).

11 August 1972 22:30 - Portland, Oregon, USA -   Objects were observed. Multiple independent witnesses. More than one object was observed by seven male witnesses, typical age 20, at an electric plant for 30 minutes (Bowlby; Young). Explanation: Aircraft.

11 August 1972 23:20 - Seaton, South Australia, Australia -   At 5-10 degrees south she saw a stationary object which seemed to have three oblong, opaque windows.

12 August 1972 - Overland Park, Kansas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Mount).

12 August 1972 - Louisiana, Missouri, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Shade, E).

12 August 1972 - Gallatin, Missouri, USA -   Two very large round UFOs flash beams of light at each other. Absolute