(NewsNation) — Entertainment and media have painted an image of unidentified objects as flying saucers hovering in the sky. But new reports from the government documenting what are officially termed “unidentified anomalous phenomena” (UAPs), but more commonly UFOs, give insight into the most common types of sightings.
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office’s annual report on UAP encounters and an internal government report on an alleged secret UAP program known as “Immaculate Constellation” reveal details on UAP sightings.
The Pentagon has stressed that the majority of sightings are attributed to common objects, and there is no reason to believe any UAP encounters are connected to extraterrestrial life.
In a recent hearing, lawmakers heard from witnesses who disagreed, alleging that the government is aware of alien technology and even suggesting the government is in possession of nonhuman biological remains.
According to the AARO report, the most common UAP sightings come in the form of lights and spheres, followed by cylinders, triangles and discs. Another 4% are classified as “other,” a group that includes so-called “jellyfish” UAPs that resemble brains with hanging appendages.
Spherical UAPs reportedly range from smooth, featureless orbs to ones with visible openings, and they are typically capable of high speeds and maneuverability.
Cylindrical or oval UPs are described as egglike and often described as being white or silver in color with the ability to hover and accelerate quickly.
Discs, or the popularly imagined flying saucers, come third in frequency in AARO’s report, though the internal report on Immaculate Constellation suggests they are the second-most common. These are described as being silver or grey in most cases and may be flat or with domes.
Triangle UAPs are usually described as equilateral triangles that can be as large as a football field and, in AARO’s report, are often referred to as reproduction vehicles.
While AARO documents no psychological or physical effects on those who report encountering UAPs, the other report suggests different types of UAPs affect those they encounter in different ways.
Those who encounter spherical UAPs are said to have feelings of unease and may experience electrical device malfunctions, while those who see triangular UAPs reportedly experience long-term psychological impacts, including anxiety and insomnia as well as the feeling of being watched or shared awareness with the UAP.
Organic UAPs, such as the jellyfish UAPs, also reportedly cause psychological distress and physical sensations of warmth or cold and even unexplained odors.
