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Not every mysterious light in the sky is truly unexplained. Here’s a practical guide to the most common causes of UAP/UFO reports that actually have down-to-earth explanations: Astronomical Objects Venus, Jupiter, and Mars: These brilliant planets are frequent culprits. Venus, especially, can appear startlingly bright, low on the horizon, and even seem to move as clouds drift past. The Moon: Partial cloud cover, atmospheric haze, or optical effects can make the Moon seem o
Kenneth Arnold - Pilot & Businessman Long before “UFO” became a household acronym, stories of unexplained lights and celestial visitors haunted humanity’s oldest folklore. But the dawn of modern UFOlogy, a movement not just of mystery but of method, arrived in the summer of 1947, thanks to a single, electrifying report over the rugged peaks of Washington state. The Spark Over Mount Rainier On June 24, 1947, Kenneth Arnold, a reputable businessman and experienced pilot, was fl
What is UFOlogy? UFOlogy is the study and investigation of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), now often called unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). While the term often brings to mind ideas of extraterrestrial visitors, the field is broader, focusing on unexplained objects or lights in the sky, observed, analyzed, and debated for over a century. Brief History Mystery sightings date back to ancient times, but modern UFOlogy began in 1947 with Kenneth Arnold’s famous “flying
