Are UFO Sightings Really on the Rise?
In recent weeks, a number of experts have claimed that sightings of strange objects and unidentified aircraft in the skies are on the rise. In fact, some have even warned that an extraterrestrial invasion of Earth may in fact be imminent.
The recent spike in apparent sightings of UFOs in our skies has become an object of interest in a variety of areas, especially following statements issued last week by Clifford Clift, an international director with the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), a UFO tracking organization. Even noted skeptic Benjamin Radford discussed the apparent rise in sightings in a Fox News editorial last week, noting the psychological and social explanations for why a rise in reports might be occurring.
Whether or not this proves that aliens from space are really about to invade, when it comes to the study of UFOs, even the notion of their being “more sightings” at one given time as opposed to another could be somewhat misleading. This is due to the fact that, while there may indeed be more sightings taking place, this doesn’t necessarily mean that UFOs are visiting Earth or appearing in greater numbers.
Unidentified Flying Objects, more commonly known as “UFOs” since the mid 1950s, have long held the fascination of the public. This subject has been taken to task and examined not only by a variety of government agencies, but also by a host of civilian groups over the years. These range from the U.S. Air Force’s Project Bluebook; to the civilian NICAP group’s early scientific attempts as an investigative organization studying the phenomenon; to the modern Mutual UFO Network, which compiles vast databases pertaining to the study of the phenomenon.











