Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs): History, Evidence, and Modern Understanding

Unidentified flying objects (UFOs), now often called unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), are aerial sightings that resist immediate explanation. While most reports turn out to be misidentified aircraft, balloons, atmospheric effects, or hoaxes, a small percentage remain unexplained, fueling decades of speculation about extraterrestrial visitation and ongoing government investigations.