How to Identify a UFO
If strange lights in the sky have you wondering who else is out there in the universe, narrow down the possibilities. If you find that you can't identify the truly mysterious object, file a report with an agency that collects UFO sightings. Read on to learn how to identify a UFO.
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Determine the lights in the sky aren't in fact a planet. Venus is a common culprit in UFO sightings. Print a free star chart and scan the night sky to separate the planets and stars from flying objects.
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Rule out stars. Sirius, the dog star, has caused more than one UFO report. Refer to your star chart or ask local astronomers to help you differentiate. A good rule of thumb is to check the sky for a few nights in a row at the same time in the evening.
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Visit the NASA website to find out if a satellite may have been passing overhead. They blink and sometimes they travel quickly across the night sky. But satellites are not carrying aliens of any kind.
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Consider your proximity to an airport and continue monitoring the sky in the same location at the same time. If it was a small airplane or helicopter that you saw, chances are the aircraft's flight path repeats itself over the coming days or weeks.
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Check the local news. Large meteorites and debris that enter the atmosphere often generate enough reports they make the daily paper. The Earth passes through an asteroid belt at least once a year. The "shooting stars" in the sky at those times are often mistaken for UFOs.
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Contact a UFO researcher with your state Mutual UFO Network chapter. The organization has researchers who help decipher if your object is truly unidentifiable.
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