2008


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October 2008
26.10.08 TERRIGAL (NSW) 1105hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form
Witness: Mr. Dale N
Number of witnesses present: 1 & ?
Sighting Duration: 3 seconds
Occupation: Hairdressing

Observation: As I was walking along the street I noticed a long, thin, cylindrical, shiny metallic object about 20 feet long moving very fast through the air about 150 feet above the horizon. There was no engine sound and some other people saw it too. Description: No sound. Very shiny, I could see the sun shining off it. There was no engine sound. Location: Campbell Crescent, Terrigal NSW

Apparent Size: Dinner Plate - Actual Size: About 20 feet- Altitude: About 150 feet - Object Origin: East to west - Object Destination: Went straight over the horizon. - Weather Visibility: Clear, Warm, Calm.


Received: on 22/10/2008 14:04:48

19.10.08 SEAFORTH (NSW) 1940hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form
Witness: Mr. Guy G
Number of witnesses present: 1
Sighting Duration: 10 seconds
Occupation: Luthier, Audio Engineer, Musician.


Observation: Sunday evening I was on my second storey balcony which faces east towards Manly and I was watching the Stars come out and the Planes flying to and from the airport. I had my binoculars in hand and I noticed that there was a large storm out to sea, it was North/east from where I was and it was heading north. It had missed my area so the sky was cloudless up to about a few kms from the storm. Suddenly a whitish-orange light appeared from south east and was moving directly towards the storm(north). Usually I can make out the outline of a plane , see the flashing lights and hear the noise of the engines. But I couldn't make out anything so I used my binoculars and saw that it was a roundish ball light with no discernable outline or plane like lights. It was moving very quickly, too fast for even a jet. The sphere like object was very high up in altitude, I thought it might be a satellite, but it wasn't that far up above cloud level. After about 10 seconds it disappeared above/behind the storm cloud. I've never not been able to make out any plane or jet or helicopter with my binoculars. This was certainly a sphere/ball light moving at an incredible speed.

Description: There was no sound, no change in shape. Location: In Seaforth facing east towards Balgowlah/ Manly. Actual Size: I estimate the object being at that altitude it was maybe 20ft-30ft in diameter. Altitude: It seemed to be just above the height of the storm clouds. Object Origin: It appeared from the south ( sth-east to me)and stayed at about the same altitude. - Object Destination: It disappeared to the north (nth-east from my position) - Moon Visible: NO, I didn't see the moon. It was behind the storm clouds. - Moon Size Comparison: - Planets Visible: Yes, a few bigger stars were visible and a planet in the west. The sky was still a deep blue as the sun had just set. - Weather Visibility: Clear, Pleasant, Breezy Weather Comments: But storm clouds filled the northern skies.


Received: on 17/10/2008 07:06:02

17.10.08 DAYLESFORD (QLD) 0555hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form
Witness: Mr. Colin
Number of witnesses present: 2
Sighting Duration: 4 - 5 minutes
Occupation: Computer Tech

Observation: My wife and I have just witnessed a red light very high up, pulsating from dull to bright but "never" going out (not an aircraft light). was moving from a south to north direction. Unlike an aircraft, it was occasionally coming to a complete stop. briefly pausing then continue but never in a straight line. during the whole encounter it come to a complete stop at least 20 times. then continued on a slightly different course in the 5 minutes we watched it change course from a south to north direction to a west to east direction.

Description: I pointed out to my wife the the object never moved in a straight line. After a pause it would continue but would change course every now and then veering slightly right or left. sometimes even change course 7 or 8 times before pausing again. when it did pause it was stay stationary for between 1 to 10 seconds.

Apparent Size Other: It was high up but slightly bigger then the stars Object Origin: when we first noticed it it was heading in a direct south to north direction. - Object Destination: By the time we lost sight of it it was heading in a direct west to east direction - Moon Visible: Waning Gibbous 94% Full At the time we where not focussed on the position of the moon. sorry. Planets Visible: Yes. It was a clear morning no clouds in sight - Weather Visibility: Clear, Cold, Sunny, Calm


17.10.08 EAGLEHAWK (VIC) 2115hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form
Witness: Mr. Royce R
Number of witnesses present: 1
Sighting Duration: 30 seconds

Observation: I saw a bright light in the sky moving towards me I was waiting to see flashing lights like a plane but it had none and made no noise it looked like coming towards me then it just went up on a angle into the upper sky give or take 5 seconds it was gone no were to be seen what was it.

Description: no no sounds very large bright light - Location: In Eaglehawk Bendigo near Eaglehawk golf club - Apparent Size Other: looked round and bright. - Altitude: had to say 1,000 feet or so - Object Origin: north Object Destination: south - Moon Visible: yes .the moon was very large and looked a bit orange in colour I could see the moon in the east Moon Size Comparison: smaller - Planets Visible: yes - Weather: Pleasant, little cloud haze.

Received: on 18/10/2008 21:31:18

17.10.08 GRAVELLY BEACH (TAS) 2100hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form
Witness: Mr. Greg Y
Number of witnesses present: 1
Sighting Duration: 20 seconds
Occupation: Service Engineer

Observation: Bright circular light travelling south. Observed for 20 seconds then faded out near the star Acrux .Unusual direction for light from our location tha can be explained as satellites which travel across west to east.I see a lot of lights/activity but have never felt compelled to report any until now.

Description: Solid circular light slighlt smaller than Venus which was also visible but not as bright, I would guess magnitude 2. Weather Visibility: Clear, Mild, Cloudy, Breezy

Other Experiences: 1997 I saw a bright light high in the northern sky flash 12 time 5 seconds between flashes my partner observed the last 6 with me.


Received: on 18/10/2008 09:30:01

17.10.08 EAGLEHAWK (VIC) 2115hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form
Witness: Mr. Royce R
Number of witnesses present: 1
Sighting Duration: 30 seconds

Observation: I saw a bright light in the sky moving towards me I was waiting to see flashing lights like a plane but it had none and made no noise it looked like coming towards me then it just went up on a angle into the upper sky give or take 5 seconds it was gone no were to be seen what was it.

Description: no no sounds very large bright light - Location: In Eaglehawk Bendigo near Eaglehawk golf club - Apparent Size Other: looked round and bright. - Altitude: had to say 1,000 feet or so - Object Origin: north Object Destination: south - Moon Visible: yes .the moon was very large and looked a bit orange in colour I could see the moon in the east Moon Size Comparison: smaller - Planets Visible: yes - Weather: Pleasant, little cloud haze.


Received: on 11/10/2008 22:29:01

11.10.08 CARRICK (TAS) 2157hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form
Witness: Mr. JC & wife
Number of witnesses present: 2
Sighting Duration: 15 minutes

Observation: Husband went outside to lock up, he thought for the cold period we had it was quite humid, clear and very bright "starry" night. He was looking around at the evening sky and notice a bright light moving very slowly which he initially thought was an aeroplane. However the movement stopped and he noticed the light became brighter and was a brilliant orange colour (stationery over the Cluan Tiers). A very fine light similar to a spot light beam was noticeable underneath which was moving in a sweeping pattern. The spot light / beam came and went over the duration and the bright orange colour was changing between reds/blues/greens etc - slowly moved downards towards the hill / ground area and eventually the light disappeared (as if it had reached the ground).

Description: Shape appeared to stay the same but colours alternated between bright reds/oranges/blues/greens etc. Also had a sweeping type beam of light coming from underneath. Moved slowly in a descending manner.

Location: Carrick looking North West across to the Western Tiers (Cluan Tiers). - Apparent Size Other: Large star size - Actual Size: Unable to tell. Altitude: Initally above the hills but appeared to descend to ground level. Object Origin: Westerly direction - Object Destination: Same area Moon Visible: Yes, bright moon northerly direction. - Moon Size Comparison: Much smaller - large star size - Planets Visible: Stars visible
very clear night. Weather: Clear, Mild, Calm - Viewing Aids: Binoclulars & Telescope.



Received: on 2/10/2008 21:19

01.10.08 KILLARNEY VALE (NSW) 2220hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form
Witness: Mr. Paul B
Number of witnesses present: 1
Sighting Duration: 25 seconds
Occupation: Call centre operator

Observation: Driving north along the F3 just up from Berowra on ramp. Saw a light in the sky round White about 1k up light moved erratically & then zipped off behind one of the few clouds around. Light was not the moon or a car light reflecting off cabbage leaves? Light was clear white &
circular with defined edges. Description: no sounds but motion like it was corkscrewing through the sky

Location: Just north of Berowra On ramp on the F3. Apparent Size: Tennis Ball - Actual Size: 50 to 75 metres? - Altitude: about 1k up - Object Origin: from behind us parallel to F3 on the left hand side & then straight up - Object Destination: Straight up - Moon Visible: just visible off to the right - Moon Size Comparison: about a quarter of the size -
Weather: Clear, Mild, Cloudy, Breezy.


Old but NEW UFO Sightings received:
Received: on 07/10/2008 04:32:35 - 1985 MONBULK (VIC)
Received: on 14/10/2008 16:33:53 - 2000 LARGS BAY (SA)
Received: on 21/10/2008 23:15:28 - 2007 FEB COLLECTOR (SA)
Received: on 22/10/2008 12:26:51 - 1987 FEB MAQUARIE PLAINS (TAS)
Received: on 22/10/2008 12:26:51 - 1987 FEB HAIG Plains (NSW)

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