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World UFO Day: 10 bizarre sightings that still can’t be explained

Mysterious lights, strange shapes, and eerie encounters. These 10 UFO sightings continue to puzzle scientists and believers alike.

Sheetal Kumari | July 02, 2025 / 12:29 IST
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Roswell Incident, USA (1947): An unexplained crash in New Mexico fueled speculations about alien aircraft. The US military attributed it to a weather balloon, but conspiracy theories have never faded away. (Image: Canva)
Roswell Incident, USA (1947): An unexplained crash in New Mexico fuelled speculations about alien aircraft. The US military attributed it to a weather balloon, but conspiracy theories have never faded away. (Image: Canva)
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Phoenix Lights, USA (1997): Thousands saw enormous, V-shaped lights floating over Arizona. The government attributed it to flares, but numerous witnesses dissented. (Image: Canva)
Phoenix Lights, USA (1997): Thousands saw enormous, V-shaped lights floating over Arizona. The government attributed it to flares, but numerous witnesses dissented. (Image: Canva)
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Rendlesham Forest, UK (1980): US military personnel had witnessed unusual lights and a metallic aircraft in this English woodland. It's regularly referred to as the UK's Roswell. (Image: Canva)
Rendlesham Forest, UK (1980): US military personnel had witnessed unusual lights and a metallic aircraft in this English woodland. It's regularly referred to as the UK's Roswell. (Image: Canva)
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Tic Tac UFO, USA (2004): US Navy pilots recorded a pill-shaped object flying incredibly quickly. This footage was subsequently verified as real by the Pentagon. (Image: Canva)
Tic Tac UFO, USA (2004): US Navy pilots recorded a pill-shaped object flying incredibly quickly. This footage was subsequently verified as real by the Pentagon. (Image: Canva)
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Belgium UFO Wave (1989-1990): Triangular objects with flashlights were witnessed by thousands, including members of the military. Even the air force of Belgium scrambled fighter planes to inspect. (Image: Canva)
Belgium UFO Wave (1989-1990): Triangular objects with flashlights were witnessed by thousands, including members of the military. Even the air force of Belgium scrambled fighter planes to inspect. (Image: Canva)
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Westall Incident, Australia (1966): More than 200 students and teachers saw a disc-shaped craft land close to their school in Melbourne. The authorities provided no good explanation. (Image: Canva)
Westall Incident, Australia (1966): More than 200 students and teachers saw a disc-shaped craft land close to their school in Melbourne. The authorities provided no good explanation. (Image: Canva)
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O'Hare Airport Sighting, USA (2006): A disc-shaped entity appeared above Chicago's O'Hare Airport before blasting off into clouds. Both passengers and airline personnel saw it. (Image: Canva)
O'Hare Airport Sighting, USA (2006): A disc-shaped entity appeared above Chicago's O'Hare Airport before blasting off into clouds. Both passengers and airline personnel saw it. (Image: Canva)
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Tehran UFO Incident, Iran (1976): Iranian fighter aircraft attempted to intercept an enigmatic bright object. Their gear mysteriously malfunctioned every time they approached the UFO. (Image: Canva)
Tehran UFO Incident, Iran (1976): Iranian fighter aircraft attempted to intercept an enigmatic bright object. Their gear mysteriously malfunctioned every time they approached the UFO. (Image: Canva)
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Shag Harbour Incident, Canada (1967): A glowing craft crashed into waters off Nova Scotia. Canadian authorities probed but did not find any trace of the vehicle. (Image: Canva)
Shag Harbour Incident, Canada (1967): A glowing craft crashed into waters off Nova Scotia. Canadian authorities probed but did not find any trace of the vehicle. (Image: Canva)
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Aguadilla Airport Sighting, Puerto Rico (2013): A thermal imaging camera captured an unidentified object flying above water. It divided into two before it disappeared, leaving experts puzzled. (Image: Canva)
Aguadilla Airport Sighting, Puerto Rico (2013): A thermal imaging camera captured an unidentified object flying above water. It divided into two before it disappeared, leaving experts puzzled. (Image: Canva)

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