The year 2018 witnessed a series of intriguing UFO sightings that captured the attention of both avid enthusiasts and skeptics alike. From unexplained aerial phenomena to puzzling encounters, these events fueled speculation and sparked discussions about the mysteries that linger in our skies. Let’s revisit some of the most notable UFO sightings of 2018.
1. The Pentagon’s Acknowledgment:
Early in 2018, the United States Department of Defense made headlines by confirming the existence of a classified program dedicated to investigating UFO sightings. This acknowledgment marked a significant step in the government’s recognition of the legitimacy of UFO encounters.
2. The USS Nimitz Incident:
The USS Nimitz encounter, which took place in 2004 but gained widespread attention in 2018, involved Navy pilots encountering a mysterious object displaying advanced aerial capabilities. Released footage captured by military aircraft added a visual dimension to the accounts, intensifying public interest.
3. O’Hare International Airport Sighting:
A UFO sighting near O’Hare International Airport in Chicago attracted attention as witnesses reported a saucer-shaped object hovering in the sky. The incident sparked debates about the potential implications of UFOs near major airports and raised questions about air traffic safety.
4. The Tic-Tac UFO:
The Tic-Tac UFO incident, linked to the USS Nimitz encounter, gained prominence with the release of detailed accounts and radar footage. Witnesses described a fast-moving, oblong object resembling a Tic-Tac mint, exhibiting extraordinary speed and agility.
5. Phoenix Lights Redux:
In a nostalgic echo of the infamous 1997 Phoenix Lights incident, multiple witnesses reported a formation of mysterious lights hovering over the city once again. The event reignited discussions about the nature of the lights and whether they had a conventional explanation.
6. Irish Pilots’ Encounter:
Two commercial airline pilots reported an encounter with a fast-moving, bright object off the coast of Ireland. Descriptions of the UFO’s speed and altitude left experts and investigators intrigued, adding another chapter to the ongoing debate about UFO sightings by aviation professionals.
7. The Kepler Space Telescope Anomaly:
While not an Earth-based sighting, the Kepler Space Telescope’s anomalous behavior raised eyebrows. The telescope’s unexpected dimming events sparked speculation about potential extraterrestrial interference or unknown cosmic phenomena.
8. Argentina UFO Flotilla:
A remarkable sighting in Argentina involved a fleet of unidentified flying objects captured on video. The footage showcased a cluster of luminous orbs moving in unison, prompting discussions about the nature of the objects and their synchronized behavior.
9. Hawaii UFO:
Residents and tourists in Hawaii reported witnessing a mysterious blue object streaking across the night sky. The event led to widespread social media discussions, with some speculating about the origin of the luminous anomaly.
10. Chilean Navy UFO Incident:
In an incident dating back to 2014 but gaining attention in 2018, the Chilean Navy released declassified footage of a UFO encounter. The video displayed an object exhibiting rapid acceleration and maneuvers that defied conventional explanations.
In conclusion, the year 2018 left an indelible mark on the UFO landscape, with a series of compelling sightings that fueled both curiosity and skepticism. As we venture into the unknown realms of the cosmos, these encounters continue to provoke contemplation about the mysteries that may linger beyond our current understanding.
September 2018 – The Best UFO Sightings Of 2018 – Part 2 – SECTION 51
It’s not hard to understand why there are so many UFO sightings. After all, the only criterion for a UFO is that some “flying object” be “unidentified” by whoever is looking at it at the time. Any object seen in the sky, especially at night, can be very difficult to identify because of the limitations of human perception. Knowing how far away something is helps us determine its size and speed; that’s why we know that moving cars seen at a distance aren’t really smaller, nor are they moving slowly; it’s simply an optical illusion. If the eyewitness doesn’t know the distance, then he or she cannot determine the size. Is that thing or light in the sky 20 feet long and 200 yards away, or is it 200 feet long and a mile away? It’s impossible to know, and this makes estimates of size, distance and speed of UFOs very unreliable. Even the planet Venus — at least 25 million miles away — has been mistaken for a UFO by pilots and others on many occasions.
Psychologists also know that our brains tend to “fill in” missing information, which can mislead us. For example, many sightings of three lights in the night sky are reported as appearing as a triangular spacecraft. The fact is that any three lights in the sky, whether connected or not, will form a triangle if you assume (without evidence) that each of those lights are fixed at the ends of three points. Had a witness seen four lights he or she would have assumed it was a rectangular-shaped object in the night sky above him; our brains sometimes make connections where none exist.
All that is needed to create a UFO sighting is one person who may not recognize a light or object in the sky. But just because one person — or even several people — can’t immediately identify or explain something they see doesn’t mean that someone else with more training or experience (or even the same person seeing the same object from a different angle) may not instantly recognize it. While it’s possible that extraterrestrials in spacecraft exist and have visited Earth, the UFO sightings so far provide no real evidence. The lesson, as always, is that “unknown lights in the sky” is not the same as “extraterrestrial spacecraft”…
