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1 January 1978 00:15 -
Allambie Heights, New South Wales, Australia -
An object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One object, three times the size of the moon, was observed in clear weather by two female witnesses, typical age 74, for over three minutes (Cole).
1 January 1978 00:30 -
West Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA -
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 in clear weather by two witnesses, typical age 19, at a mountain (Rotondi).
1 January 1978 Pre-dawn -
Yeppoon S10K, Queensland, Australia -
One object was observed by one male 14-year-old witness in a rural area very briefly (Ross, J).
1 January 1978 Around 2200 -
Florida, Florida, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Two objects were observed in clear weather by one female witness (Hill). Explanation: Coincidenc.
2 January 1978 Around 1700 -
Leicester, UK -
One object was observed by more than two witnesses in a city.
2 January 1978 23:20 -
Mount Uniacke Pr101, Nova Scotia, Canada -
Two cars move under three cigars connected together by short struts at low altitude.
3 January 1978 -
Coram, New York, 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 child (Harris).
3 January 1978 01:00 -
Marblehead Uscg Stn, Ohio, USA -
USCG Guardsman incident.
3 January 1978 17:10 -
Aylestone Park, UK -
One object was observed by one witness.
3 January 1978 Evening -
Methuen, Massachusetts, USA -
One object was observed by two female experienced witnesses (Cadieux).
3 January 1978 23:50 -
Lakeland, Florida, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple.
4 January 1978 -
Goody, Kentucky, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Slone).
4 January 1978 -
Wellborn, Florida, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
4 January 1978 After 2000 -
Lamu, Tana River, Kenya -
A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by several witnesses.
4 January 1978 Night -
Linden, New Jersey, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
5 January 1978 01:15 -
Birkdale, Queensland, Australia -
A hovering object was observed. One object, larger than a star, was observed in clear weather by two female witnesses, typical age 25, for six seconds (Prinz).
5 January 1978 19:35 -
Bedford, New York, 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 male witness at a building (Crowe).
6 January 1978 22:42 -
Jerusalem, Israel -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed in cloudy weather by one male 14-year-old witness for six seconds (Mindell).
6 January 1978 After 2300 -
Salisbury, Maryland, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, for over one minute (Panitz).
7 January 1978 19:17 -
Miami, Florida, USA -
Objects were observed using optical instruments. Two objects, the size of a star, were observed by one male 19-year-old witness for 12 seconds (Eder).
7 January 1978 20:00 -
Grand Canyon N, Arizona , USA -
Airline Pilot incident.
8 January 1978 00:30 -
Riccarton, New Zealand -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by three witnesses for 30 minutes (Dixey).
10 January 1978 -
Santa Monica, California , USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed in cloudy weather by one male 33-year-old witness for six seconds (Kandell). Explanation: Re-entry.
10 January 1978 00:25 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Silent, double domed disc reversed direction twice. Yellow trail visible only when in motion.
10 January 1978 20:00 -
Welland, Ontario, Canada -
An object was observed using optical instruments. One object, larger than a star, was observed by one male 15-year-old witness for six seconds (Patry).
11 January 1978 -
O'Donnells, Newfoundland, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
11 January 1978 04:02 -
Charlesbourg, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed for 12 seconds.
11 January 1978 Night -
Ansonia, Connecticut, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Stillwell).
12 January 1978 -
Providence, Rhode Island, USA -
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, including two children (Del Santo).
12 January 1978 22:45 -
Australind, Western Australia, Australia -
Hovered.
13 January 1978 -
Hughesville, Maryland, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (King).
13 January 1978 -
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
13 January 1978 Around midnight -
Palmerston, New Zealand -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed in clear weather by one female witness for eight minutes (Philp).
13 January 1978 18:30 -
Boston Common, Massachusetts, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed in cloudy weather by one witness for 18 seconds (Reed).
14 January 1978 20:30 -
Delavan, Wisconsin, USA -
Police incident.
15 January 1978 -
Parsippany, New Jersey, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported on a road.
15 January 1978 06:45 -
Shelbyville, Indiana, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one female 22-year-old witness for five minutes (Kendall).
15 January 1978 21:30 -
Waimata Valley, Gray, New Zealand -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by six witnesses at a mountain for 45 minutes.
16 January 1978 -
Takapau Plains, New Zealand -
A mysterious explosion was reported by multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by one female witness for over three minutes (Nicholls).
16 January 1978 -
Masterton 3K, New Zealand -
A mysterious explosion was reported by multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by more than two female witnesses for 30 seconds (Bennie).
16 January 1978 -
Crystal, Minnesota, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness in a city (Spizale, J).
16 January 1978 -
Southampton, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
16 January 1978 20:35 -
St-Esprit, Quebec, Canada -
Four objects were observed by a female witness for 33 minutes (Turner).
17 January 1978 03:00 -
Gisborne W, New Zealand -
Clerk incident.
17 January 1978 04:00 -
Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia -
Procession of objects. Pulsating Nocturnal light rises from mountain, crosses sky 5x faster than satellite speed.
18 January 1978 21:30 -
Erlanger, Kentucky, USA -
Green ovoid made erratic motion. Seen widely.
19 January 1978 -
Te Matai, New Zealand -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by a group of male witnesses for several hours.
19 January 1978 -
Red Rock, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
19 January 1978 -
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Ryshytylo).
19 January 1978 06:40 -
Duluth, Minnesota, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed in clear weather by one experienced male witness for six seconds (Cranmer).
19 January 1978 06:50 -
Tucson, Arizona , USA -
Hovered.
19 January 1978 19:10 -
Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA -
An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, for over an hour (Tibbetts). Explanation: Aircraft.
19 January 1978 20:50 -
Sanford, Estes Lake, Maine, USA -
Two silent discs, lights all over, hovered and spinning low over Estes Lake.
19 January 1978 21:30 -
Waimata Valley, Mata, New Zealand -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by a group of witnesses for 12 seconds (Wallace).
19 January 1978 Night -
New Jersey, USA -
TWA incident.
20 January 1978 02:00 -
Midland, Texas, USA -
Large cigar shaped hovering craft with flashing lights.
20 January 1978 19:30 -
Romegoux, France -
Red-orange ball followed car with three people inside, then followed another car in the opposite direction.
21 January 1978 Before 1800 -
Aloha, 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 three witnesses (Krieger).
21 January 1978 18:45 -
Oporto, Portugal -
Several witnesses. ball of light at 200m altitude. Too bright to watch constantly.
21 January 1978 21:13 -
Lakeland, Florida, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one experienced male witness at an electric plant for 42 seconds (Bettle).
22 January 1978 21:30 -
Figueira da Foz, Portugal -
Disc hovered over city for 30 minutes. Radiated red green white lights.
23 January 1978 -
Robertsonville, Quebec, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
23 January 1978 Night -
Kaipara, Woodhill Fo, New Zealand -
Objects were observed using optical instruments. Multiple independent witnesses. Numerous objects, the size of a star, were observed by several witnesses for several hours.
24 January 1978 16:15 -
Leicester, UK -
Near Leicester and Hinckley at least 17 people saw delta-shaped object. Flew low overhead, made no noise. Steady red, blue, yellow lights headed south from Leicester, seen by 12 more in Hinckley.
25 January 1978 18:00 -
Woolwich Ferry, UK -
Two cylinders at low altitude: one horizontal, one vertical. one tilts and shoots straight up.
26 January 1978 00:31 -
Williamston, North Carolina, USA -
Police incident. Explanation: EM.
26 January 1978 06:09 -
Herndon, Virginia , USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by two male witnesses for six seconds (Yednock).
27 January 1978 -
Russell N Us281, Kansas, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported on a highway.
27 January 1978 -
Vineland, New Jersey, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Desantis).
27 January 1978 Around midnight -
Key West, Florida, USA -
Flying discs were observed. Six discs, nine times the size of the moon, were observed by one male 25-year-old witness for five minutes (Hart, P).
27 January 1978 16:30 -
Verulam, South Africa -
Most likely a flare from an Indian festival. Explanation: Flare.
27 January 1978 21:45 -
Green Lane, Malaysia -
Amber-golden light emitted from dome-shaped UFO, revolved very slowly, no sound. Over service station. Went out to sea.
28 January 1978 -
Kansas City, Missouri, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.
28 January 1978 22:00 -
Bexleyheath, Hwy2, UK -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by more than two witnesses.
29 January 1978 -
Jackson, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Reule).
29 January 1978 -
Keystone, South Dakota, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
29 January 1978 04:00 -
Wilmington, Delaware, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one female witness for 20 minutes (Swift).
29 January 1978 21:05 -
Hwy 90, Alabama, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by numerous witnesses (as reported to the police) on a highway. Explanation: Meteor.
29 January 1978 22:00 -
Longworth, UK -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one male witness.
29 January 1978 23:10 -
Armidale S5M, New South Wales, Australia -
35' diameter circular object with square windows, shot straight up fast. Made bleeping sound. Explanation: Aircraft.
30 January 1978 Night -
Madisonville, Kentucky, USA -
Aircraft-like objects were observed. More than one aircraft-like object was observed. Explanation: Aircraft.
In February 1978 -
Nelagoney, Oklahoma, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Craun).
In February 1978 Pre-dawn -
Panama City, A. Golf, Panama -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed in clear weather by more than two female witnesses, one of them an experienced observor, in a forest (Brouwer).
In February 1978 Evening -
Olga, Florida, 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 female witness (Lewis). Explanation: Satellite.
31 January 1978 Evening -
Vineland, New Jersey, 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 single female witness (Martinelli).
In February 1978 22:00 -
Manoel Island, off Malta, Mediterranean -
Red to whtie orb lit up entire one km long island. Hovered 5 minutes, then shot away fast.
In February 1978 Night -
Rhinelander, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by one female witness (Peters, S).
1 February 1978 -
Shaw Island, Washington, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported on the ocean.
1 February 1978 20:45 -
Vineland, New Jersey, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, twice the size of the moon, was observed in cloudy weather by six male witnesses, typical age 16, for 30 minutes (Bennett).
2 February 1978 06:00 -
Miami, Florida, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, twice the size of the moon, was observed in clear weather by one 46-year-old witness for six seconds.
3 February 1978 -
Hubbardston, Massachusetts, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported.
3 February 1978 After 0600 -
Freeland Hwy525, Washington, USA -
Hovered.
3 February 1978 21:45 -
Tatapouri, Waimata, New Zealand -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, at a mountain for five minutes.
3 February 1978 22:15 -
Spearman S10M Hwy207, Texas, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed in clear weather by seven male witnesses, typical age 55, for 30 minutes (Hudson).
3 February 1978 22:45 -
Wellington, New Zealand -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. More than one object, larger than a star, were observed in clear weather by three witnesses, two of them an experienced observors, for over 15 minutes (Tait).
3 February 1978 Night -
Hamilton, New Jersey, USA -
One object was observed at a school.
3 February 1978 After 2300 -
Willits N8M, California , USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object, the size of the moon, was observed in clear weather by one male witness at a mountain (Willis).
4 February 1978 17:00 -
Murray, Utah, USA -
Art Student incident.
4 February 1978 17:10 -
Cannon Falls N10M, Minnesota, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.
4 February 1978 Night -
Dundas, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Purich).
5 February 1978 -
Huntingdon Beach, California , USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
5 February 1978 18:00 -
Peoria, Bradley Univ, Illinois, USA -
Police incident.
5 February 1978 19:45 -
Bexhill, UK -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Two objects were observed by more than two witnesses in a city.
5 February 1978 20:50 -
Gisborne, New Zealand -
16 objects were observed by two witnesses, a married couple.
5 February 1978 Before 2300 -
Houston, Texas, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed in clear weather by two male witnesses, typical age 16, for six seconds (Tessier).
5 February 1978 Night -
White Lake, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Kelly).
7 February 1978 After 0100 -
Calmar, Iowa, USA -
Policeman loses job over UFO chase.
9 February 1978 -
Red Lion, Pennsylvania, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Englar).
9 February 1978 Around 0200 -
Saline, Michigan, USA -
Air Force Mechanic incident.
9 February 1978 06:00 -
Grand Harbor, off Malta, Mediterranean -
Bright fuzzy object, apparent size of Moon, released small black object.
9 February 1978 18:50 -
Shaw, Bell Island, Washington, USA -
20 feet ovoid hovered over bay for 6 minutes. Same thing happened at least 8 times before since March 1977
10 February 1978 Night -
Genoa Twp, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
10 February 1978 23:33 -
Christchurch, New Zealand -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one female 15-year-old witness for five minutes (Feltham).
11 February 1978 Pre-dawn -
Coromandel, Kenedy B, New Zealand -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed in clear weather by six witnesses (Goldthorpe).
11 February 1978 Before 2100 -
Morehead, Kentucky, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by five witnesses for over 25 minutes (Kegly).
11 February 1978 Night -
Green Oak Twp, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
11 February 1978 23:10 -
Mortdale, New South Wales, Australia -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one male 14-year-old witness at a building for two minutes (French).
12 February 1978 -
Sacajawea Lake, Washington, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness at a lake (Mace).
12 February 1978 06:00 -
Courbevoie, France -
Two large cigars hovered in vertical position. one tilted and flew off rapidly to the southwest and rising sun. Second followed.
13 February 1978 -
Sparta, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
14 February 1978 20:45 -
St-Joseph A Poitiers, France -
Procession of objects.
14 February 1978 22:30 -
Waimata Valley, New Zealand -
2 reports of same UFO.
14 February 1978 22:50 -
Kaitaia, New Zealand -
Landed remotely.
15 February 1978 -
Garenne D'Iteuil, France -
Bright red-orange clam-shaped disc or oval, with glow and streams of light from rear.
15 February 1978 06:45 -
Vouille, France -
Metallic ovoid object, 3-6m long, bright red, changed into triangle.
15 February 1978 07:15 -
Chauvigny, France -
Red-orange clam-shaped disc with glow and streams of light from rear.
16 February 1978 -
Shemya Island, Alaska, USA -
Air Force Base located nearby. 5 saucers did acrobatics before and during severe earthquake.
16 February 1978 19:15 -
Kambalda, Western Australia, Australia -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. More than two objects were observed in clear weather by five female witnesses, typical age 34, for over four minutes (Spicer).
16 February 1978 After 1900 -
Kingsley, Iowa, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by two female witnesses, typical age 64, for 20 minutes (Conry).
16 February 1978 21:25 -
Yoder, Indiana, USA -
Cigar-shaped objects were observed. Five cigar-shaped objects were observed by two witnesses for two minutes (Leach).
17 February 1978 17:30 -
Taichung, Taiwan -
Astronomy Students incident.
18 February 1978 01:52 -
South Of, Newfoundland, Canada -
One object was observed by two experienced male witnesses on the ocean for a few seconds (Glutz).
18 February 1978 20:33 -
Eaton, Western Australia, Australia -
Reddish green glow expands to 4x its original size. Vanishes leaving row of golden lights.
19 February 1978 -
Irvine S3M Hwy89, Kentucky, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Whittaker).
19 February 1978 -
Davey, Nebraska, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
19 February 1978 19:00 -
Steilacoom, Washington, USA -
50 feet saucer ringed with lit portholes, droned at low altitude. Red light rotating on top. Flew to the east northeast
19 February 1978 22:29 -
Ste-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed for over one minute.
21 February 1978 -
Sydney Nnw40M, Nova Scotia, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
21 February 1978 00:20 -
Platteville, Wisconsin, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Seven objects, the size of a star, were observed by 20 female witnesses at a building for 30 minutes (Wilder).
21 February 1978 05:15 -
Menlo Park, California , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of the moon, was observed by one female witness for five minutes (Cramer).
21 February 1978 05:25 -
Pickens N3M, South Carolina, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Four objects, larger than a star, were observed in cloudy weather by one male witness for five minutes (Nichols).
21 February 1978 21:30 -
Chateau De Perigny, France -
Brilliant yellow ovoid.
21 February 1978 Night -
Tucson, Arizona , USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one female witness in a city for six seconds (Lipsitz).
22 February 1978 06:00 -
Warrenton, Missouri, 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, a married couple, in a forest for over 15 minutes (Heidbrink).
22 February 1978 17:55 -
Sunrise, Florida, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed in clear weather by two male witnesses in a city for over one minute (Vustal).
22 February 1978 17:55 -
Hjortsberga, Sweden -
Hovered.
22 February 1978 18:10 -
Banstead, UK -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Five objects were observed by more than two witnesses.
22 February 1978 Night -
Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California , USA -
Mist, vapor. two 3' silver discs. one hovered, the second maneuvered. Both emit steam or vapor.
22 February 1978 23:30 -
Fillmore, California , USA -
Cigar shaped UFO descended near mountains. Second car also stopped to watch.
23 February 1978 19:30 -
St-Damase, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed for over three minutes.
24 February 1978 20:15 -
Laval, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed for a few seconds.
24 February 1978 23:00 -
Mansfield, UK -
Sucking sound. Huge saucer overhead for 5 minutes. Flew away slowly.
25 February 1978 04:10 -
Malibu W, California , USA -
Low rumble. Huge glowing triangle at 3000 feet altitude, slowly turned to to the south out to sea.
25 February 1978 19:30 -
Chute-St-Philippe, Petit Lac K, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed for over three minutes.
25 February 1978 After 2100 -
Cottageville, West Virginia, USA -
A flying disc was observed using optical instruments. Multiple independent witnesses. One disc was observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Steele).
26 February 1978 -
Salinas, California , USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Lockwood).
27 February 1978 -
Beauvoir, France -
Two enormous objects, bright as the sun. As large as 3-4 houses.
27 February 1978 02:00 -
Christchurch, Burnsi, New Zealand -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed in overcast weather by one female witness for two minutes (Mahia).
In March 1978 -
Mcguire Nuclear, Nr Triangle, North Carolina, USA -
Two milky-white UFOs flew side-by-side at treetop level at nuclear plant. Seen by several witnesses.
28 February 1978 -
Walnut Creek, California , USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
28 February 1978 -
Morris Plains, New Jersey, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In March 1978 -
Oakville, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
28 February 1978 06:25 -
Waimata, Roebuck Br, 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 female experienced witnesses.
In March 1978 20:30 -
Lake Crescent, Tasmania, Australia -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Two objects, the size of the moon, were observed in clear weather by four male witnesses, typical age 30, at a lake for over three minutes (Lodge).
28 February 1978 Around 2200 -
Jaunay N10, France -
Dome/truncated ovoid object, white with orange.
In March 1978 23:00 -
Natal, South Africa -
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 for 30 minutes.
28 February 1978 Around 2300 -
Mougon, France -
Luminous yellow oval.
1 March 1978 -
Randolph, New Jersey, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness at a mountain (Roberts).
1 March 1978 -
Boca Raton, Boca Lago, Florida, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Norman, E).
1 March 1978 21:00 -
Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA -
Domed ellipse/cigar flies to the east, turns to the northeast. Colored portholes flash.
1 March 1978 21:11 -
Wellington, New Zealand -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed in clear weather by one female 34-year-old witness for over four minutes (Tait).
1 March 1978 Night -
Penn Hills Township, Pennsylvania, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three male witnesses, typical age 24 (Hammill).
1 March 1978 23:50 -
Gisborne, Wairoa Dis, New Zealand -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two objects, the size of the moon, were observed by two female experienced witnesses at a mountain for 30 minutes.
2 March 1978 -
Repentigny, Quebec, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported on the shore.
2 March 1978 05:55 -
Gisborne S, New Zealand -
Cigar with dome.
2 March 1978 21:45 -
Highland Park Nw 5M, Pa, New Jersey, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 300 feet across, was observed by one male 27-year-old witness for five minutes (Pesyna).
3 March 1978 22:30 -
Point Clare, New South Wales, Australia -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Brotherton).
3 March 1978 Night -
Gillett Twp, Wisconsin, 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 male witness (Erickson, E).
3 March 1978 Night -
Linden, New Jersey, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Dalley, D).
4 March 1978 -
Sherwood Lake, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
4 March 1978 19:30 -
Yallingup, Western Australia, Australia -
An object was observed using optical instruments. One object, the size of a star, was observed in overcast weather by two female witnesses, typical age 57, for 20 minutes (Beers).
4 March 1978 20:30 -
Sherman, Texas, USA -
White falling star makes 90 degree turn rapidly to the north. Had red light on side.
5 March 1978 -
Bagotville Cfb 40Nm, Quebec, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported at an airfield.
5 March 1978 19:30 -
St-Jovite, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed for two minutes.
6 March 1978 -
Avon Twp, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported.
6 March 1978 19:50 -
Mount Clemens, Michigan, USA -
Fast green delta, ovoids zigzag. Cones at low altitude. Several separate observers.
6 March 1978 23:45 -
Gisborne, New Zealand -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one experienced male witness.
6 March 1978 23:45 -
Kaiti Hill, New Zealand -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed.
7 March 1978 04:15 -
Gisborne, New Zealand -
Hovered.
7 March 1978 05:00 -
Bunbury 30M, Western Australia, Australia -
A green fireball was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One green green fireball was observed in clear weather by five female witnesses, typical age 65, briefly (Watts).
8 March 1978 Before 1900 -
Oil City, Pennsylvania, USA -
A hovering object was observed. One object was observed in cloudy weather by three witnesses.
8 March 1978 19:45 -
Point Clare, New South Wales, Australia -
Triangle with two flashing beams of light. Moves in from sea. Moves to the north.
8 March 1978 19:45 -
Avon, Michigan, USA -
Zigzag maneuvers.
8 March 1978 19:55 -
Avon, Crooks Road, Michigan, USA -
A triangular object was observed. One green triangle was observed by one female witness, an experienced observor.
8 March 1978 20:00 -
Windsor, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
8 March 1978 20:00 -
Barrie, Ontario, Canada -
One elongated object was observed.
8 March 1978 20:00 -
Chatham, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
9 March 1978 02:45 -
New Castle, Colorado , USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Four objects, larger than a star, were observed in clear weather by three female witnesses, typical age 23, for over 15 minutes (Holton).
10 March 1978 17:00 -
Sedlescombe, UK -
White ball of smoke in clear sky. Buzzed plane, flew to the south, then vertical ascent.
10 March 1978 Night -
Rockaway, New Jersey, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
11 March 1978 -
Yuba City, California , USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Lenderman).
11 March 1978 Around 2200 -
Uppsala, Sweden -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed by two witnesses.
12 March 1978 -
Etowah County, Alabama, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
12 March 1978 Evening -
Thermopolis, Wyoming, USA -
A hovering object was observed. One object was observed in clear weather by two female witnesses for ten minutes (Roberts).
13 March 1978 18:20 -
Sydney Harbor, New South Wales, Australia -
Large crescent-shaped object flies north to south over amusement park.
14 March 1978 19:20 -
St Paul, France -
Luminous dumbbell hovered, rose to enter clouds, left rapidly to the south.
15 March 1978 -
Marathon, Florida, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness on a bridge (Walterson, J).
In mid-March 1978 After 2300 -
Los Angeles, California , USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than one object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, in a city.
16 March 1978 06:30 -
Mount Kaala, Hawaii, USA -
Pulsating light bigger than the apparent size moon lit north Shore district. Blinked more than 2x against background Mount Kaala.
16 March 1978 Around 1900 -
Oakland, Wisconsin, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted by multiple witnesses, that had unconventional appearance and aerobatic performance. Four objects were observed by three male witnesses, typical age 31, for ten minutes (Van Alstine).
17 March 1978 -
Hickory, North Carolina, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Miller).
17 March 1978 -
New Delhi, India -
Metallic looking orb with trail of steam. Path of object allegedly radioactive. Cosmos 992 Satellite?
17 March 1978 01:08 -
Alpha, Illinois, USA -
One object was observed by one female witness (Hargis).
17 March 1978 05:00 -
Ste-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed for 30 seconds.
17 March 1978 21:20 -
Salerno, Italy -
Nocturnal lights were reported on the shore.
17 March 1978 22:00 -
Durban Coast, South Africa -
Cluster of lights moved along coast south to the north. Not right time for Cosmos 992 satellite re-entry.
18 March 1978 -
Policastro, Italy -
Cigar-shaped objects were observed. Two cigar-shaped objects were observed on the shore.
18 March 1978 21:30 -
Leigh, New Zealand -
Hovered.
19 March 1978 21:30 -
Hickory, North Carolina, USA -
Students incident.
20 March 1978 17:20 -
Villamare Di Sapri, Italy -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One cone-shaped object was observed by two witnesses on a railroad for over one minute.
20 March 1978 22:30 -
Nysater, Hede, Sweden -
Hovered.
22 March 1978 -
Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported at a military facility (Molnar).
22 March 1978 -
Aromas, California , USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Medina).
22 March 1978 20:45 -
Mn-Wi Border, Wisconsin, USA -
Dozens of witnesses reported nocturnal light traveling from Cumberland, Barron County, Wisconsin moving toward St Paul.
22 March 1978 20:50 -
Cumberland W5M, Wisconsin, USA -
An object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One object, about 600 feet across, was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, at a lake (Nystrom, J; Pepourski).
22 March 1978 23:15 -
Mount Pleasant, Western Australia, Australia -
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 in clear weather by two male witnesses for over 15 minutes (McCreary).
23 March 1978 -
Langsele, Sweden -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by more than two witnesses.
25 March 1978 -
Whitby, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
25 March 1978 22:10 -
Clarendon N5M, Texas, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.
25 March 1978 Night -
New Rochelle, New York, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
26 March 1978 12:45 -
Colima, Colombia -
A hovering object was observed. One object was observed in clear weather by one male 46-year-old witness at a mountain for two minutes (Perez).
26 March 1978 21:15 -
Mobile, Alabama, USA -
Landed remotely. Explanation: Aircraft.
27 March 1978 18:20 -
New Orleans Hwy610, Louisiana, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Explanation: Balloon.
27 March 1978 19:35 -
Mount Pleasant, Western Australia, Australia -
Bell-shaped disc with colored lights flies to the north slowly.
27 March 1978 20:00 -
High Croft, Tasmania, Australia -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, larger than a star, was observed in cloudy weather by eight male witnesses, typical age 17, on the ocean for seven minutes (Harwood).
27 March 1978 20:20 -
Gajemala, Sweden -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one male 16-year-old witness (Olofsson).
27 March 1978 21:00 -
Ratby, UK -
Girl on motorcycle sees long red triangle hovering 200 feet altitude. Makes loud droning noise.
29 March 1978 -
Syracuse, New York, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one witness in a city (Prue).
29 March 1978 Around midnight -
Lake Tulloch, California , USA -
Fishermen incident.
29 March 1978 20:35 -
Vaxjo, Sweden -
Procession of objects.
30 March 1978 -
Strinestown, Pennsylvania, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
31 March 1978 -
Boonton, New Jersey, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
31 March 1978 -
York, Pennsylvania, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Oberdick).
In April 1978 01:00 -
Gomez Palacio, Mexico -
A flying disc was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One disc was observed in cloudy weather by eight male witnesses, typical age 17, in a city for 12 seconds (Torre).
31 March 1978 06:00 -
Montrose, Tasmania, Australia -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two objects, the size of a star, were observed in clear weather by one male 47-year-old witness at a mountain for 30 seconds (Clark).
31 March 1978 After 1900 -
Fareham, UK -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by two female witnesses, typical age 15 (Dillon-Shallard).
31 March 1978 21:20 -
Sanford, Florida, USA -
300 feet long blimp hovered over cemetery for three minutes. Had row of lights.
In April 1978 23:00 -
Incheville, France -
House illuminated. Domed disc descends through valley. Had colored lights around rim. Ascends and flies away.
31 March 1978 23:30 -
Auckland, New Zealand -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object, the size of a star, was observed by four experienced male witnesses (as reported to the police) for a few seconds (Corlett; Smith).
1 April 1978 -
Dowagiac, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
2 April 1978 -
Welland, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Blokzyl).
2 April 1978 20:30 -
Glen Eden, New Zealand -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One wedge was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, in a city for five minutes (Griffin).
2 April 1978 20:30 -
Hyeres, France -
Airline Pilots incident.
3 April 1978 19:10 -
San Jose Hwy280, California , USA -
Hovered. Disc with square windows hovered over city. Slow rotation. Explanation: AdPlane.
4 April 1978 20:00 -
Cairns, Queensland, Australia -
An object was observed using optical instruments. One object, larger than a star, was observed in rainy weather by five witnesses at a mountain for over an hour (Johnstone). Explanation: Reflection.
5 April 1978 -
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Gardner).
5 April 1978 22:00 -
La Vaudreauil W, France -
Nocturnal lights were reported in a forest for two minutes.
6 April 1978 -
Shilo Cfb, Manitoba, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported at an airfield.
6 April 1978 18:15 -
Toukley, Australia -
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 in clear weather by four witnesses for over 15 minutes (Hanks).
6 April 1978 19:30 -
Savannah Beach, Georgia, USA -
Cessna Pilots incident.
7 April 1978 -
UK -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Electromagnetic effects were noted. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.
7 April 1978 -
Onondaga, New York, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Cunningham).
9 April 1978 -
Antioch, California , USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Barrero).
9 April 1978 -
Santa Rosa, California , USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
9 April 1978 19:30 -
Newport Beach, New South Wales, Australia -
An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed by three male witnesses, typical age 16, for 12 seconds (Ross, J). Explanation: Satellite.
9 April 1978 19:45 -
Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia -
An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.
9 April 1978 Night -
Bridgeport, Thorme St, Connecticut, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Jacabacci).
10 April 1978 -
Royal, Arkansas, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Vawter).
10 April 1978 -
Coon Rapids Hwy10, Minnesota, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness on a highway (Wilson, B).
11 April 1978 -
Monroe W, Wisconsin, USA -
One object was observed.
11 April 1978 -
St Jacques, Newfoundland, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
11 April 1978 -
Marystown, Newfoundland, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported on the shore.
11 April 1978 20:30 -
Toukley, Australia -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed in clear weather by five witnesses at a lake for 30 minutes (Law).
12 April 1978 05:40 -
Newport Beach, New South Wales, Australia -
Nautical UFO. Orange fireball spins, moves into and out of ocean. Explanation: EM.
12 April 1978 Before 2100 -
Helensville N, New Zealand -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one male child at a mountain (Osgood).
14 April 1978 22:30 -
Terceira Island, Atlantic -
Fishermen incident.
In mid-April 1978 -
Bombay, India -
2 reports of same UFO. Explanation: Meteor.
In mid-April 1978 00:30 -
St-Sauveur, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed by four witnesses for over three minutes.
15 April 1978 22:00 -
Rye Beach, New Hampshire, USA -
Brilliant diamond-shaped UFO flew to the east. Possible landing on beach. Vanished.
17 April 1978 -
Royal, Arkansas, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Joyce).
17 April 1978 19:50 -
Monument, Colorado , USA -
Hovered.
18 April 1978 03:10 -
Norrkoping, Sweden -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed in clear weather by two male witnesses, typical age 32, for two minutes (Valle).
18 April 1978 20:30 -
Woodmoor, Colorado , USA -
An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed by two experienced witnesses (Bartlett).
19 April 1978 -
Colfax, Wisconsin, USA -
An object was observed and photographed. Nocturnal lights were reported.
20 April 1978 20:05 -
Atlanta Hwy85, Georgia, USA -
A hovering flying disc was observed. One disc, twice the size of the moon, was observed in clear weather by one female 39-year-old witness in a city for ten minutes (Carl).
21 April 1978 21:00 -
Coimbra, Portugal -
Large UFO hovered for 15 minutes.
23 April 1978 -
Long Sands, Maine, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Lassones).
24 April 1978 -
Marshall, Arkansas, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Breckenridge).
24 April 1978 20:35 -
Ireland W, Atlantic -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One yellow object was observed by three experienced witnesses on the ocean (Swissair).
24 April 1978 21:20 -
Juda W1M Hwy1I-81, Wisconsin, USA -
Dark red ovoid object seen flying in sky for two minutes.
25 April 1978 19:00 -
Vittorio, Italy -
Nautical UFO. Observed with binoculars, glowing "boat" 5km offshore ascends, hovers 45 minutes. two antennas at ends.
26 April 1978 -
Washington Crossing Hwy532, Pennsylvania, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness on a highway.
26 April 1978 Evening -
Washington Crossing, New Jersey, USA -
Hovered.
26 April 1978 20:30 -
Beloeil, Quebec, Canada -
Six objects were observed for six seconds.
27 April 1978 20:50 -
Beloeil, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed for six seconds.
29 April 1978 -
Aurora, Missouri, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Scholls).
29 April 1978 19:15 -
Wyong Creek, New South Wales, Australia -
A hovering object was observed using optical instruments. One object, larger than a star, was observed in clear weather by five witnesses at an electric plant for seven minutes (Harris).
29 April 1978 After 2100 -
Walterville, Oregon, USA -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by five male experienced witnesses at a mine.
In May 1978 -
Nelagoney, Oklahoma, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Mitchell).
In May 1978 04:00 -
Shiraz, Iran -
Photo
1 May 1978 -
Borden Cfb, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
1 May 1978 02:35 -
Sorel, Quebec, Canada -
Two objects were observed for 50 minutes.
1 May 1978 05:10 -
Estral Beach, Monroe, Michigan, USA -
Hovered.
2 May 1978 -
Somerset, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
2 May 1978 -
Dinahuapi, Nr Bariloche 10Km, Argentina -
Schoolteacher and husband photograph strange shining object in sky. Chief of meteorology said photo "is a cloud.". Explanation: Cloud.
2 May 1978 Evening -
Grose River, New South Wales, Australia -
Procession of objects. Explanation: Satellite.
2 May 1978 After 2000 -
Bagdad I-40, California , USA -
An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed in clear weather by two witnesses on a highway for five minutes (Melton).
3 May 1978 -
West Arlington, Vermont, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Johnson).
3 May 1978 -
Estral Beach, Monroe, Michigan, USA -
Hovered.
3 May 1978 After 1900 -
Grose River, New South Wales, Australia -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Two objects were observed by three male witnesses, typical age 18, for 30 seconds (Revves).
4 May 1978 -
Mitchell, Nebraska, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
4 May 1978 22:00 -
Villa Mercedes, Argentina -
At least 50 greenish-blue UFOs appeared in sky shortly after 2200 in midst of dazzling light, perfectly executed series of maneuvers--broke into two formations then rejoined, disappeared from view 0000.
In early May 1978 23:15 -
Helensville, New Zealand -
Hovered.
6 May 1978 -
Baritu, Argentina -
Strange flying object fell to earth in mountainous zone near Baritu, in northern part of Salta province. Widespread aerial and ground search conducted, area "practically inaccessible" due to terrain.
6 May 1978 05:40 -
Catamarca, Argentina -
Police incident.
6 May 1978 16:20 -
Tarija, Bolivia -
Landed remotely. Explanation: Meteor.
7 May 1978 -
San Luis, Argentina -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. 40 objects were observed.
9 May 1978 -
Ralph White Lake, Wyoming, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Wehunt).
9 May 1978 Around 1900 -
Helensville, Mill Rd, 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 female witnesses (McCarthy).
10 May 1978 20:00 -
Clavarezza, Italy -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed in clear weather by numerous witnesses at a mountain for ten minutes.
10 May 1978 Night -
Arica, Chile -
Residents of three separate housing complexes saw flying saucers maneuver in sky, two of them remained hovering for several minutes.
11 May 1978 01:15 -
Summerland, California , USA -
Mysterious explosions were reported by multiple independent witnesses. More than one object was observed in clear weather by one female 23-year-old witness for six seconds (Kultian). Explanation: Re-entry.
11 May 1978 23:30 -
Hemsjo, Alingsas, Sweden -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one experienced male witness for five minutes (Edlund).
12 May 1978 -
Mendoza, Argentina -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Less than 30 objects were observed.
12 May 1978 Night -
Andes, Foot, Argentina -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Less than 30 objects were observed by numerous witnesses at a mountain.
13 May 1978 02:00 -
Oudtshoorn, South Africa -
Blindingly bright bluish green light moving rapidly to the across sky at high speed.
13 May 1978 22:45 -
Northport, Alabama, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of the moon, was observed by three female witnesses, typical age 15, in a city for over 17 minutes. Explanation: Aircraft.
14 May 1978 21:45 -
London, Lewisham, UK -
One object was observed in cloudy weather by two male experienced witnesses (as reported to the police) for 20 minutes.
14 May 1978 22:05 -
Silver Glen Springs, Florida, USA -
Landed remotely.
15 May 1978 -
Shevlin, Minnesota, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Swanson).
In mid-May 1978 Evening -
Lewisham, UK -
Police incident.
16 May 1978 -
Redwood City, California , USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
17 May 1978 23:46 -
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed for over one minute.
18 May 1978 -
Green River, Wyoming, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Trudel).
18 May 1978 21:00 -
Coimbra, Portugal -
A hovering object was observed. One object was observed in a city for over 15 minutes.
19 May 1978 02:00 -
Agades, Nigeria -
Air Zaire DC-10 Pilot incident.
20 May 1978 -
Old Orchard Beach, Maine, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
20 May 1978 21:30 -
Norwich, Thames River, Connecticut, USA -
Six triangles flying in a row with red lights at rear, white or yellow lights on front.
21 May 1978 Around 2000 -
Karlstad, Sweden -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by more than two witnesses for two minutes (Larsklint).
22 May 1978 20:00 -
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia -
UFO changed colors blue to orange to red to green to silver. At times the light twinkled until it almost disappeared.
22 May 1978 21:30 -
Montreal, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed for 30 seconds.
22 May 1978 23:30 -
Beaufort, France -
Nocturnal lights were observed by two witnesses in the woods for two minutes.
23 May 1978 20:00 -
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia -
Same twinkling UFO seen at same time next night. Astronomical body?
25 May 1978 -
Durham, North Carolina, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
25 May 1978 Before 2200 -
Moberly, Missouri, USA -
Hovered.
28 May 1978 -
Chula Vista, California , USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Simons).
30 May 1978 23:00 -
Tulsa E5M, Oklahoma, USA -
Sword formation.
In June 1978 -
Avondale Heights, Victoria, Australia -
Hovered.
In June 1978 -
Shelbina, Missouri, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In June 1978 -
Nelagoney N5M, Oklahoma, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Powers).
In June 1978 04:00 -
Levanger, Norway -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In June 1978 Night -
Newark, Iron Hill, Delaware, USA -
Musician incident.
2 June 1978 22:30 -
Nelson, New Zealand -
An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed in clear weather by two experienced male witnesses for over six minutes (Gatchell).
4 June 1978 -
Powers, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Charlier).
4 June 1978 22:30 -
Ansons Bay, Tasmania, Australia -
A cloud-like object was observed. One object was observed in clear weather by five female witnesses on the ocean for several hours (Hodgson).
5 June 1978 23:00 -
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one experienced male witness on the shore (Warcon).
6 June 1978 22:20 -
Ayers Cliff, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed.
7 June 1978 00:10 -
Lisboa, Portugal -
One ball was observed.
7 June 1978 21:00 -
Coimbra, Portugal -
A hovering object was observed. One object was observed in a city for over 15 minutes.
8 June 1978 00:10 -
Oporto, Portugal -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
8 June 1978 21:00 -
Coimbra, Portugal -
A hovering object was observed. One object was observed in a city for over 15 minutes.
8 June 1978 23:50 -
Nazare, Portugal -
Nocturnal lights were reported on the shore.
9 June 1978 Around 2100 -
Elsberry, Missouri, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, larger than a star, was observed by three witnesses.
10 June 1978 -
Beatrice, Nebraska, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Klevemann).
10 June 1978 22:00 -
Killingworth, UK -
A cloud-like object was observed. One object was observed by several witnesses (Mutch).
11 June 1978 19:30 -
Riviere-Du-Loop, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed for over 15 minutes.
11 June 1978 After 2000 -
Thames, New Zealand -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by three witnesses (Kirk; Webb).
11 June 1978 23:28 -
Earle Naval Station, New Jersey, USA -
Landed remotely. Explanation: Aircraft.
12 June 1978 Around 2000 -
Thames, Tairua River, New Zealand -
Hovered.
12 June 1978 23:00 -
Rota, Spain -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed at a military facility for over one minute.
13 June 1978 Around 1800 -
North Manley, New South Wales, Australia -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One crescent-shaped object, larger than a star, was observed in clear weather by one male 22-year-old witness for over six minutes (Hocking; Kalcina).
15 June 1978 -
Beatrice, Nebraska, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Chapp).
15 June 1978 02:30 -
Timaru, New Zealand -
Businessman incident.
In mid-June 1978 22:30 -
Seattle, Washington, USA -
Starwars dog-fight in the night sky.
16 June 1978 -
Elsberry, Missouri, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Gladney).
16 June 1978 -
Maplewood, New Jersey, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Fiorentino).
17 June 1978 Around 2200 -
North Platte, Nebraska, USA -
Police incident.
18 June 1978 19:30 -
Babinda, Queensland, Australia -
Hovered.
18 June 1978 22:45 -
Elsberry, Missouri, USA -
Object like two hubcabs put together, dark band around middle, heat waves from surface, rose straight up, descended out of view. All "slow motion"
19 June 1978 -
Harvester, Missouri, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Hagemeier; Morris).
19 June 1978 -
Galt, California , USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
20 June 1978 -
Elsberry, Missouri, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Watts).
20 June 1978 01:30 -
Torazza Coste, Italy -
Police incident.
20 June 1978 22:40 -
Rochefort-du-Gard, France -
50m diameter disc flies to the northeast at 300m altitude for two hours. Had double band of red lights.
22 June 1978 -
Torrey, Utah, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Jones, M).
22 June 1978 01:30 -
Pacific Palisades, California , USA -
Secretary incident.
22 June 1978 22:15 -
Cabonga, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed for 30 seconds.
22 June 1978 23:40 -
Villafranca, Italy -
Small glowing triangle follows three on motorcycles. Flies away when witnesses stop.
24 June 1978 00:20 -
Novosibirsk, Russia -
Three horizontal stripes seen near Moon. Fade one by one. Moved as a unit. Viewed through binoculars.
24 June 1978 00:45 -
Caxias, Portugal -
70 feet diameter disc hovers, skims over hills, beam of red light directed toward observers.
24 June 1978 18:45 -
Hikutaia, New Zealand -
A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed by one experienced male witness.
24 June 1978 After 2100 -
La Concita, California , USA -
Hovered.
25 June 1978 03:10 -
Bohain Ne, France -
Nocturnal lights were observed by two witnesses on a road for over one minute.
25 June 1978 19:00 -
Toronto, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Crocker).
25 June 1978 After 2000 -
Thames, New Zealand -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than one object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Dobbs).
26 June 1978 22:55 -
Menasha, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Adrian, V).
27 June 1978 -
Silverton, Oregon, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Walker).
28 June 1978 23:00 -
Butler, Ohio, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by over 14 witnesses for 30 minutes.
29 June 1978 -
Prairie Village, Kansas, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
29 June 1978 22:35 -
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada -
12 white discs were observed for 30 seconds.
29 June 1978 Night -
Chatham Rcafb, New Brunswick, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported at an airfield.
In July 1978 -
Biwabik, Minnesota, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In July 1978 -
Finland, Minnesota, USA -
One object was observed at an airfield.
In July 1978 21:00 -
Hami, China -
Nocturnal lights were reported at a mountain for over one minute.
30 June 1978 23:00 -
Satus Peak, Washington, USA -
Fire Lookout incident.
In July 1978 Night -
Copacabana Bay, Brazil -
32 small craft came out of "mother ship," flew over sea surface, 3km from shore. Emitted intense orange light, remained for 15 minutes, then rapidly to the south.
30 June 1978 23:30 -
Garden Island W, Queensland, Australia -
A green fireball was observed. One green green fireball, about 20 feet across, was observed in clear weather by one female 44-year-old witness on the ocean for six seconds (Tyson). Explanation: Meteor.
1 July 1978 06:25 -
Cape Town, South Africa -
Oval shaped object with bright yellow light remained stationary 30min, then vanished.
2 July 1978 01:40 -
Napoli (Naples), Italy -
Domed disc stops at 30m altitude. Had slow spin, beams of light. Went to the northwest.
3 July 1978 21:00 -
Louth, UK -
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 (Jenkinson).
4 July 1978 -
Oneida, Idaho, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Jones, J).
4 July 1978 21:30 -
Satus Peak, Washington, USA -
Fire Lookout incident.
6 July 1978 -
East Berlin, Pennsylvania, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Spangler).
6 July 1978 00:30 -
Blackmans Bay, Tasmania, Australia -
Cigar-shaped objects were observed. Less than 10 cigar-shaped objects were observed in thunder by four witnesses on the ocean for over an hour (Webster).
6 July 1978 01:30 -
Cabonga, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed for six seconds.
6 July 1978 22:17 -
Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Explanation: EM.
8 July 1978 21:30 -
Macao, China -
Nocturnal lights were reported on the shore for two minutes.
9 July 1978 -
General Alvear, Argentina -
Object descended to a few km from observer, moved at high speed at very low altitude.
9 July 1978 19:30 -
Newell Beach, Queensland, Australia -
An object was observed using optical instruments. One object, larger than a star, was observed in clear weather by three female witnesses, typical age 23, at a mountain for two hours (Draymond).
9 July 1978 22:30 -
Bischheim, France -
Zigzag maneuvers.
10 July 1978 22:30 -
St-Sauveur, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed for six seconds.
10 July 1978 Night -
Tarbes, France -
Sphere, 12m diameter, emitted intermittent blue and red lights from front, moved north to south in sky. Second UFO followed same direction, was cylindrical, blue and red lights. Third object rectangular ground level.
12 July 1978 -
McComb, Mississippi, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
12 July 1978 -
Salta, Argentina -
Photo. UFO at high altitude, very brightly lit.
12 July 1978 00:10 -
Lake Baskatong, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed at a lake for six seconds.
12 July 1978 Evening -
Calingasta, Argentina -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed.
12 July 1978 20:50 -
Macao, China -
Nocturnal lights were reported on the shore for over 25 minutes.
12 July 1978 22:00 -
Soure, Portugal -
Fireball buzzes car, white, blue, and pink, leaves trail.
12 July 1978 Night -
Media Agua, Argentina -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
12 July 1978 Night -
Huaco, Argentina -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Nocturnal lights were reported.
13 July 1978 -
Goose Pond, New Hampshire, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness at a lake (Tobin).
13 July 1978 04:00 -
Jocoli, Argentina -
UFO seen until about 0400h in morning, in the northern quadrant of the sky, in the direction of San Juan province.
13 July 1978 Around 2200 -
Franconia, New Hampshire, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Three objects, larger than a star, were observed in clear weather by six male witnesses, typical age 14, for over three minutes (Dow).
14 July 1978 -
Pueblo, Colorado , USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Degadoi).
14 July 1978 -
Rawhide Village, Wyoming, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by one female witness (Starr).
15 July 1978 00:30 -
Hjortkvarn, Sweden -
A hovering object was observed. One object, the size of the moon, was observed in clear weather by one male 34-year-old witness for five minutes (Andersson).
In mid-July 1978 20:00 -
Panama, Panama -
Two circular objects moved at impossible speeds, then vanished.
15 July 1978 21:30 -
Old Bexley, UK -
White light changed color to orange, then split into two separate objects.
16 July 1978 -
Lowell, Indiana, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
17 July 1978 19:15 -
Chacabuco, Argentina -
Circular object, color varied between red and yellow.
18 July 1978 -
Lurate Caccivio, Italy -
Red-orange object hovered, resumed revolving and emitted hissing sound as it departed.
18 July 1978 -
Elysburg, Pennsylvania, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Gappa).
19 July 1978 Morning -
Cape Town, Tygerberg, South Africa -
A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by three female witnesses (Disney).
19 July 1978 19:45 -
False Bay, Cape Town Se, South Africa -
Bright egg-shaped object with blue light one side, red light other, remained motionless over False Bay. Explanation: Venus.
19 July 1978 Before 2200 -
Hudson, New York, USA -
Teacher incident.
20 July 1978 21:00 -
Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
20 July 1978 Night -
Muizenberg, South Africa -
Hovered.
21 July 1978 13:00 -
Edenvale Hospital, South Africa -
Flaming orb moved up, down, sideways in sky.
21 July 1978 18:40 -
Mossman, Queensland, Australia -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Three objects were observed in clear weather by three male witnesses, typical age 51, on the ocean for two hours (Daley).
22 July 1978 22:15 -
L'Isle-Jourdain, France -
Luminous object, very big, with shape difficult to discern.
22 July 1978 22:45 -
D'Aigne (Cne D'Iteuil), France -
Luminous object, very big, with shape difficult to discern.
22 July 1978 23:20 -
Heanor, UK -
Green light performed 90 degree turn to the southeast, speed steady, vanished then reappeared as two lights, one green and 1 red. Suddenly changed to brilliant green, vanished, reappeared as steely blue. Eventually went.
22 July 1978 23:25 -
Green Bay Lighthouse, Wisconsin, USA -
Lighthouse Keeper incident.
22 July 1978 23:45 -
Sturgeon Bay Uscg, Wisconsin, USA -
An object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One multi-colored light was observed by military witnesses on the shore.
22 July 1978 23:45 -
Two Rivers Uscg Stn, Wisconsin, USA -
An object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One multi-colored light was observed on the shore.
23 July 1978 -
Lake Michigan, Wisconsin, USA -
Cigar-shaped object with lights, high speed flight.
23 July 1978 02:00 -
Tingwick (Chenier), Quebec, 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 for 90 seconds.
24 July 1978 -
Wichita, Kansas, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
24 July 1978 19:10 -
Dique Los Molinos, Argentina -
Object under 1000m away, some 40m over the waters of the lake.
25 July 1978 -
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness at a military facility (Love).
25 July 1978 -
Mooleyville, Kentucky, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Moody).
25 July 1978 21:15 -
Roche-Posay, France -
Large metallic cylinder, hovered 30 seconds, moved, hovered, to the southwest making short stops.
25 July 1978 21:35 -
Chambord, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed at a lake for 24 seconds.
25 July 1978 23:25 -
Cleethorpes, UK -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One changing color object was observed by three witnesses on the shore.
26 July 1978 -
Union, Missouri, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Carter).
26 July 1978 21:40 -
Shanxi Province, China -
Pilot incident.
26 July 1978 Night -
Farmington I-84, Connecticut, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported on a highway (Mark).
26 July 1978 Night -
Copacabana Bay, Brazil -
Large mothership and 32 small craft, came out, skimmed over sea surface, 3km from coast. Large craft had intense orange light, remained in place 15 minutes.
27 July 1978 -
St Joseph, Rocky Gap, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
27 July 1978 -
Ludington, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Clark).
27 July 1978 After midnight -
San Jose, Uruguay -
Saucer-shaped object increased in size while leaving first place of observation. Strongly luminous, had no trail, at times blinded observers.
27 July 1978 21:02 -
Satus Peak, Washington, USA -
Fire Lookout incident. Explanation: Meteor.
27 July 1978 Night -
Two Rivers, Wisconsin, USA -
An object was observed and photographed. Nocturnal lights were observed by five witnesses (Randall).
28 July 1978 -
Maryville, Missouri, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Harbison).
28 July 1978 Around midnight -
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, USA -
USCG incident.
28 July 1978 19:45 -
Marshall, Michigan, USA -
Designer incident. Explanation: Aircraft.
28 July 1978 20:20 -
Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA -
Couple see long, silver, brightly lit cylinder, 6000 feet altitude. Hovered 30 minutes, to the southwest toward Chicago. No radar returns reported.
28 July 1978 22:30 -
Menwith Hill, UK -
Nocturnal lights hover and maneuver over US base. one rotates. one drops. Nothing picked up on radar.
28 July 1978 23:45 -
Ludington, Michigan, USA -
USCG Station incident.
28 July 1978 23:57 -
Two Rivers, Wisconsin, USA -
Photo. UFO traveling 1200 mph, poorly seen silhouette of cylinder or ball with series of colored lights: white, red, green, orange, blue--flashing one light at a time from different positions. to the northeast, erratic
29 July 1978 -
Sturgeon Bay Uscg, Wisconsin, USA -
An object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by military witnesses at a lake.
29 July 1978 00:01 -
Ludington, Michigan, USA -
Second westbound UFO spotted moving extremely fast. Had red lights, very bright strobe lights, flashing erratically.
29 July 1978 01:30 -
Beloeil, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed for 12 seconds.
29 July 1978 02:40 -
Apostle Islands, Wisconsin, USA -
Coast Guard Crew incident.
30 July 1978 After 2000 -
Tauranga, New Zealand -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed in clear weather by a group of female experienced witnesses for over 15 minutes.
30 July 1978 Night -
Chiclayo, Peru -
Round UFO emitted blinding lights "similar to fireworks" as it crossed the sky, rapidly to the south at extraordinary speed.
31 July 1978 -
Concordia, Kansas, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In August 1978 22:00 -
Lower Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada -
Children playing watch 30m diameter dark, wide cigar move overhead at 150m altitude. Had 8 small lights.
In August 1978 23:30 -
St-Amand-Les-Eaux, France -
Orange ovoid flying fast, halts over campfire. Tilts 30 degrees, then shoots away.
1 August 1978 21:30 -
Benton, Kentucky, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one male witness for 30 minutes (Prince).
3 August 1978 21:45 -
Darley Park, UK -
Zigzag maneuvers.
3 August 1978 22:00 -
Chuquicamata, Chile -
Many city residents, including miners returning from work on bus, saw UFO hover in sky, make violent turn, shoot off moving rapidly to the Andes Mountains.
3 August 1978 22:05 -
El Belloto Naval Base, Chile -
Naval Staff incident.
4 August 1978 21:30 -
Le Roy E, Michigan, USA -
Fog, mist. Vertical cigar-shaped object descends to low altitude, turns 90 degrees to horizontal position. Emits fog, windows steam up.
4 August 1978 22:50 -
La Treuille, France -
Small red ball of light back at ground level. Changed to several different colors.
In early August 1978 -
Low Head, Tasmania, Australia -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and aerobatic performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed in clear weather by two male witnesses, one of them an experienced observor, for ten minutes (Mitchell).
In early August 1978 05:30 -
Phelan, California , USA -
Three bright ovals rise up slowly, stop, move one at a time at incredible speed across horizon, then stop again
5 August 1978 21:50 -
Lake Sorell, Tasmania, Australia -
Area illuminated by flying object. Nocturnal light maneuvers back and forth, then fades away.
6 August 1978 20:00 -
Springfield, New Zealand -
Farmer incident.
6 August 1978 21:35 -
Billingshurst, UK -
Number of UFO reports from public, cop dispatched. Saw triangular UFO hovering motionless in sky as clouds passed by it. After short while it flew to the west.
7 August 1978 -
Lincoln, Kentucky, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Meredith).
7 August 1978 01:30 -
Mont Rougemont, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed by two witnesses for two hours.
7 August 1978 22:00 -
Peoria, Illinois, USA -
Two in car see fireball like object fly behind building, then hover for 6 minutes. Shot off rapidly to the east. A car was paced one hour earlier by a nocturnal light.
8 August 1978 -
Burlington, Wisconsin, USA -
Several objects were observed by two male witnesses in a city (Nelson).
8 August 1978 00:30 -
Satus Peak, Washington, USA -
Fire Lookout incident.
8 August 1978 18:45 -
Kincumber, Australia -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Two objects, the size of a star, were observed in cloudy weather by two male witnesses, typical age 28, for over one minute (Carter).
9 August 1978 -
Two Rivers, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
9 August 1978 21:20 -
Cap-De-La-Madelaine Lac Goule, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed by ten witnesses for 3.5 minutes.
9 August 1978 22:00 -
Johannesburg, South Africa -
Photographed. Photograph of very bright, large Nocturnal light over city lights of Johannesburg, taken by Peter Roos.
10 August 1978 -
Lapoint Hwy40, Utah, USA -
An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Murray; Wood).
11 August 1978 -
Lake Traskaten, Sweden -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by three male experienced witnesses for eight minutes (Jonsson).
11 August 1978 21:40 -
Beloeil, Quebec, Canada -
V-formation
11 August 1978 22:30 -
Coaticook, Quebec, Canada -
One disc was observed by eight witnesses for 90 minutes.
13 August 1978 01:00 -
Villaverde del Rio, Spain -
Viewed through binoculars. Silent metallic cylinder with turbine wheel at the end.
13 August 1978 22:05 -
Menasha, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
13 August 1978 23:20 -
Brookfield, Wisconsin, USA -
Police incident.
14 August 1978 -
Bradford I-89, New Hampshire, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness on a highway (Thurston).
15 August 1978 -
La Paz, Bolivia -
Buzzing sound wakes man up. Featureless silver fuselage hovers, glows luminous green. Had portholes.
16 August 1978 -
La Mesa, California , USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Sosna).
16 August 1978 -
Carmi, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Heil, Dee).
17 August 1978 -
Centralia, N Cherry St, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported in a city.
17 August 1978 05:20 -
Gatwick, UK -
Two Nocturnal lights shaped like letters O and V.
18 August 1978 23:30 -
Neuquen, Argentina -
Metallic orange, blue, then white, yellow, violet. No sound. Shape of a tire. Travelled east to west at great speed.
19 August 1978 20:20 -
Kimberly, UK -
One white ovoid object was observed by one male witness.
19 August 1978 23:30 -
Monte Del Lago, Italy -
Round object stops over lake, darkens, then reappears elsewhere.
20 August 1978 -
Shawano Lake, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
20 August 1978 -
Vastervik, Sweden -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by two female witnesses.
20 August 1978 -
Washington Island, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by several witnesses.
20 August 1978 01:30 -
Maplewood, New Jersey, USA -
Nurse incident.
20 August 1978 19:30 -
Toledo, Ohio, USA -
Dull silver silent fuselage flew to the south on steady course and speed, 2000 feet alttiude. Twice apparent size of Moon.
20 August 1978 21:35 -
Huron, Ohio, USA -
Part of object revolved or rotated in clockwise direction, flashing red, green and blue colors.
20 August 1978 21:40 -
Beloeil, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed by six witnesses for six seconds.
21 August 1978 -
Roosevelt, Utah, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Justice).
21 August 1978 After 1700 -
Banksville, New York, USA -
Box-like object, 150-200 feet long. No noise, clear white and blue colors, two lights in front, disappeared over golf course.
21 August 1978 After 2200 -
Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA -
Objects were observed using optical instruments. Two objects were observed in clear weather by four witnesses for 45 minutes (Biundo).
22 August 1978 -
Adelaide, Western Australia, Australia -
Object flew ahead of airliner, opening appeared, smaller UFOs emerged, maneuvered around it, reentered, shot off at tremendous speed.
22 August 1978 -
Stockton, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
22 August 1978 21:00 -
El Mirador, Argentina -
Many in religious procession saw circular UFO, white without lights, black center, motionless, no sound, hovered several minutes, then cold blast of air, object vanished.
22 August 1978 22:20 -
Bolzano, Italy -
Woman on bicycle. Colored 6m diameter ball of light at rooftop altitude. Emits two separate beams.
22 August 1978 Night -
Millville, New Jersey, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported in an apartment building (Berrios).
22 August 1978 Night -
Cutral-Co, Argentina -
Multi-colored light, hovered, gave off green, red, blue flashes. White lights that seemed like messages appeared intermittently.
22 August 1978 Night -
General Roca, Argentina -
Tens of people camped out to observe UFOs. Luminous objects crossed the sky.
22 August 1978 24:00 -
Beloeil, Quebec, Canada -
20 formations of objects were observed by two witnesses for 12 seconds.
23 August 1978 -
Rawlins, Wyoming, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Bartlett).
23 August 1978 20:04 -
Malacca Straits, Malaysia -
Lights in elongated triangle form.
23 August 1978 21:40 -
Fernandez Oro, Nr Cipolletti, Argentina -
Oval object gave off incandescent white light, seen for 15 minutes.
23 August 1978 22:00 -
Colonia Catriel, Argentina -
One object was observed by several witnesses.
24 August 1978 -
Peru, Kansas, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
24 August 1978 -
Poplar Springs, North Carolina, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported in a rural area.
24 August 1978 21:30 -
La Paz, Cabecera, Argentina -
Intense luminosity, white light lit entire area, object went southwest to the northeast .
24 August 1978 22:00 -
El Tapon, Argentina -
Intense luminosity, white light lit entire area, object went southwest to the northeast, shot away at great speed.
24 August 1978 22:05 -
Beloeil, Quebec, Canada -
Two lights were observed by one witness for six seconds.
24 August 1978 Night -
Corral Bay, Chile -
In baggage on launch had several used fluorescent light tubes. At appearance of UFOs crew said tubes lighted up. one UFO shot up vertically at high speed.
24 August 1978 Night -
Temuco, Chile -
Pilots incident.
25 August 1978 -
Concord, North Carolina, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Potter).
27 August 1978 -
Norton, Kansas, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Davenport).
27 August 1978 11:00 -
Cape Ann, Massachusetts, USA -
Scientist incident.
28 August 1978 -
Norton Reservoir, Kansas, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness at a lake (Rojas).
28 August 1978 -
Port Charlotte, Florida, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Gomiela, S).
28 August 1978 23:00 -
Fontenet, France -
Small sombrero-shaped domed disc stops near town briefly. Flew off rapidly to the northeast, changing colors with acceleration.
29 August 1978 Night -
Chile -
Two UFOs seen in Mendoza, ARG also seen in Chile.
29 August 1978 Night -
Guemes, Argentina -
Ovoid object with reddish flashes moved at low altitude in proximity of the observatory. Residents discarded notion it was a plane.
29 August 1978 23:00 -
Mendoza, Argentina -
Photos. two UFOs appear in skies over city, speed 6000kph, altitude 30,000-40,000m, photographed with "special cameras and techniques."
30 August 1978 -
Laconia, New Hampshire, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Wylie).
30 August 1978 20:45 -
Nashua, New Hampshire, USA -
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 female 33-year-old witness in a city for 30 seconds.
In September 1978 -
Eagle Creek, Oregon, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (McBain).
In September 1978 -
Bahia Blanca, Argentina -
One luminous light was observed in a residential area.
In September 1978 Evening -
Bradninch, UK -
Housewives incident.
31 August 1978 21:30 -
Lac Clair (La Macaza), Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed by eight witnesses for two hours.
1 September 1978 22:00 -
Ruabon, UK -
Many Welsh towns report UFOs to police..
2 September 1978 -
Russell Pond, Maine, USA -
Reporter and wife watch box-shaped, noiseless object.
2 September 1978 20:50 -
Langley Mill, UK -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One white ball was observed by one male witness. No sound was heard.
4 September 1978 05:50 -
Yuan-Shan Observatory, Taiwan -
One object was observed at an observatory for 50 minutes.
5 September 1978 Night -
Neshanic Station, New Jersey, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
6 September 1978 -
West Jefferson, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
6 September 1978 20:45 -
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by over 12 witnesses on a river.
6 September 1978 23:15 -
Cordoba, Argentina -
Luminous UFO, gave off red and blue sparks, silent at first, started to emit high-pitched whistle. Power outages in neighborhood. It joined 2-3 other UFOs in undulating motion, together flew off in V-form
7 September 1978 -
Neshanic Station, New Jersey, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
7 September 1978 After 2000 -
Various Locales, UK -
More than one object was observed.
7 September 1978 Before 2200 -
Belfield, New South Wales, Australia -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects, larger than a star, were observed in clear weather by one male witness for six seconds (Daly).
8 September 1978 -
Rams Island, Maine, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported on the shore (Clark).
8 September 1978 23:30 -
Malaga, Spain -
UFO seen over city, had very strong luminous beam of light, which turned stronger for some minutes. At 2330 the beam divided into two parts, light appeared, traversed the sky.
9 September 1978 02:30 -
Satus Peak, Washington, USA -
Fire Lookout incident.
10 September 1978 02:50 -
Taipei, Taiwan -
Nocturnal lights were reported in a city briefly.
10 September 1978 20:30 -
Springfield, Missouri, USA -
Descended altitude.
10 September 1978 21:22 -
Poitiers, France -
Disc shaped object, made pendulum wobble, 6 lights arranged around circumference on bottom. Orange-yellow cigar, and triangle with red tip, orange behind tip, and yellow body.
10 September 1978 Around 2200 -
Dearborn Heights, Michigan, USA -
Postal Clerk incident.
10 September 1978 Night -
Tacuarembo, Uruguay -
Oval-shaped object with many small rings of light. Gave off intense luminosity of multi colors: red, white, blue, yellow, white. Changed intensity. People tried to signal it with car lights but no response.
12 September 1978 -
Sandersville, Mississippi, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Hodge).
12 September 1978 19:30 -
Kalmar, Sweden -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, about 300 feet across, was observed by two female witnesses for five minutes (Hasselbom; Olofson).
12 September 1978 19:30 -
Lisboa, Portugal -
Ovoid-shaped UFO hovered 400m overhead of city, causing several traffic jams. Source: Diario de Lisboa
12 September 1978 20:40 -
Altai Mtn, Gorno-Altay, Russia -
Viewed through theodolite. balls of light maneuver high in sky, separate.
12 September 1978 21:00 -
Guildford, New South Wales, Australia -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, larger than a star, was observed by one male 19-year-old witness for 45 minutes (Stoeve).
12 September 1978 Night -
Bass Strait, Victoria, Australia -
Nurse incident.
12 September 1978 23:00 -
Torbay, UK -
Gray cube, viewed through telescope, split into two separate objects that moved in opposite directions.
13 September 1978 -
Mono, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
13 September 1978 21:30 -
Spinetta Marengo, Italy -
Landed remotely
13 September 1978 22:00 -
Swalecliffe, UK -
Round green object descended, lit up entire area emerald green color, left vapor trail.
13 September 1978 Night -
Lysander, New York, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
13 September 1978 Night -
Dourados, Brazil -
Photo of Nocturnal light appeared in O Progresso newspaper.
14 September 1978 -
Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported on the shore (Tinsman).
14 September 1978 05:50 -
Libya -
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 one witness.
14 September 1978 05:55 -
Rome, Italy -
A luminous triangular object was seen by hundreds, including police, guards, and airline workers, over the city for five minutes. At the same time a cigar-shaped object was seen by thousands over Florence.
14 September 1978 22:00 -
San Basilio, Italy -
Big light resolves to huge metallic gray ovoid. Hovers, then vanishes.
14 September 1978 Night -
Bolzano, Italy -
Railway Workers incident.
14 September 1978 Night -
Dourados, Brazil -
Nocturnal light emitted blue and red light flashes, flew over city at high rate of speed.
15 September 1978 -
Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
15 September 1978 20:30 -
Fiumicino, Italy -
Dark object flashes and maneuvers over sea surface.
16 September 1978 Pre-dawn -
Rome, Italy -
Disc surrounded by other much smaller lights sighted in central city and outskirts. Highway police near Rome received calls about a "luminous triangle" and "a beam of greenish light.". Explanation: Malfunct.
16 September 1978 21:20 -
San Teresa, Gallura, Italy -
Professor incident.
16 September 1978 21:40 -
Spinetta Marengo, Italy -
Dark disc with red lights on bottom, hovered over site of previous UFO landing.
19 September 1978 -
North Haven, Maine, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Hopkins).
19 September 1978 20:30 -
Santa Barbara, California , USA -
A hovering object was observed. One object was observed in clear weather by two male witnesses, typical age 45, for six seconds (Swing; Wood).
20 September 1978 -
Chingford, UK -
Hexagon-shaped object seen over town. Defense Ministry asks retired cop to investigate.
20 September 1978 Evening -
Several Locales, Italy -
Photo, evaluated as balloon. Explanation: Balloon.
20 September 1978 20:00 -
Park Ridge, Illinois, USA -
We don't talk about it anymore, but you can find Ed Wells and David Block
21 September 1978 20:00 -
Piacenza, Italy -
Bright light approach aircraft, disappeared after three minutes.
22 September 1978 20:15 -
Wickham, UK -
Man waiting for bus saw intense white light "switch off", then reappear, change position, vanish again, reappear and arc across sky, accelerating. Felt crackling sensation in ears.
22 September 1978 20:30 -
Birmingham, UK -
Large lighted triangle seen by many. Looked more like lozenge to separate witnesses in Wednesbury.
22 September 1978 21:00 -
Rosario, Argentina -
Object descended very fast, then made a 90 degree turn impossible for conventional aircraft to the horizontal, sped off rapidly to the west.
22 September 1978 23:30 -
Johannesburg, South Africa -
Disco Dancers incident.
23 September 1978 -
Evanston Nw Hwy89, Wyoming, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Mallory).
23 September 1978 13:30 -
Dexter N, Iowa, USA -
Featureless silver ovoid flies sideways south to north at 150 feet altitude, stops, flies to the northeast .
23 September 1978 Around 1900 -
Cairns, Queensland, Australia -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.
24 September 1978 -
Evanston, Wyoming, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
24 September 1978 17:30 -
Vineland, New Jersey, USA -
Silent silver ovoid seen face-on. Several times apparent size of Moon. Flew east to west in 5 minutes.
24 September 1978 22:20 -
Wheatlye, UK -
Stationary cloud watched for 10 minutes, abruptly vanished completely.
25 September 1978 20:55 -
Entrance, New South Wales, Australia -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed in cloudy weather by one male 74-year-old witness for 20 minutes (Ward).
25 September 1978 22:00 -
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA -
Loud rumble heard. Octagonal object with 18 spotlights, green light in center.
25 September 1978 22:00 -
Bahia Blanca Rte33, Argentina -
Several residents saw violet light with intense white light beam while traveling along route 33. Sighting lasted several minutes.
26 September 1978 Night -
Bahia Blanca, Comahue Dist, Argentina -
Violet light with intense white beam of light, hovered at low altitude over University club, then took off at great speed.
28 September 1978 -
Sarayeno, Czolina Ob, Serbia -
Photo
28 September 1978 -
Elysburg, Pennsylvania, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Acres).
28 September 1978 20:15 -
Middleton, Wisconsin, USA -
One object was observed by two male witnesses, typical age 12 (Ward, J).
28 September 1978 Night -
Mar del Plata, Argentina -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One multi-colored object was observed by two female witnesses on the shore for 30 minutes (Ballatore).
29 September 1978 17:30 -
Seven Hills, New South Wales, Australia -
Huge red disc hovered over high tension power line tower, rapidly to the northeast. Explanation: Aircraft.
29 September 1978 21:30 -
Santa Ynez, California , USA -
A hovering object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed in clear weather by two female witnesses, typical age 35, at a mountain for two hours (Hooper).
29 September 1978 23:30 -
Broadbeach, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by nine male witnesses, typical age 75, on the shore for two hours (Bradley).
In October 1978 -
Burnsville, Minnesota, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In October 1978 -
Elmendorf, Alaska, USA -
An object was observed and photographed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky and had physical effects was reported at an airfield (Bounds).
In October 1978 -
Denbigh, North Wales Hospital, UK -
Nocturnal lights were observed by three experienced male witnesses (as reported to the police) at a hospital (Hughes, N).
In October 1978 -
Monticello, Florida, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In October 1978 -
Live Oak, Florida, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
30 September 1978 00:30 -
Beloeil, Quebec, Canada -
More than seven objects were observed by two witnesses for a few seconds.
In Fall 1978 Dawn -
Smyrna, Delaware, USA -
Big dark shape, like Army tank, tubes around it. One bright light. Noiseless.
30 September 1978 18:55 -
Toreboda S10Km, Sweden -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by seven witnesses for over one minute (Karlsson).
In October 1978 20:30 -
Ludlow, Vermont, USA -
Domed delta follows power lines, breaks into square pieces.
In Fall 1978 Night -
Pescara, Italy -
Photo
1 October 1978 Around 2200 -
Silver Lake, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by a group of witnesses (as reported to the police) at a lake for 45 minutes (Barnes). Explanation: Star.
1 October 1978 Around 2200 -
Ludington, Michigan, USA -
Photo. Explanation: Star.
1 October 1978 Night -
Kyalami, South Africa -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed in cloudy weather by two witnesses, a married couple (McTavish).
2 October 1978 19:15 -
Kingstanding, UK -
Seven triangular objects sighted simultaneously in sky over Kingstanding by many.
2 October 1978 Night -
Rotterdam, Netherlands -
Photo.
3 October 1978 -
Windhoek, Namibia -
Hovered.
3 October 1978 -
Indio, California , USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Atkins).
3 October 1978 -
Bogota, Colombia -
Thousands see two UFOs in unusually clear sky, one shaped like a croissant and the other a cylin |