NIGHTWATCH / WITNESS REPORT

Report what you observed.

Private witness reporting is open.

Anonymous reports are welcome. Please do not enter names, phone numbers, street addresses, or other identifying information. Attachments and investigator follow-up are not available yet; keep original evidence files safe.

Describe what you observed in your own words. Every detailed question is optional, and "Unknown" is a valid answer.

Your privacy comes first.

Reports are stored privately for NIGHTWATCH research and investigator review, not automatically published. De-identified summaries may be shared only after manual privacy review. Read the privacy policy.

Event contextDate of observationApproximate local timeTime zoneGeneral location (city/region only; no street addresses)Viewing directionApproximate duration

1. What happened?What did you directly observe?Weather, visibility, and landmarks

Have a photo or video? Please keep the original on your device. Secure witness uploads are being prepared; you do not need to identify or type any filenames.

2. Optional observation prompts

These prompts may help you recall details you had not considered. Every question is optional. “Unknown” is a useful answer, not a mistake.

What kind of experience are you describing?How many objects or lights were observed?Apparent shape or arrangementColors, lights, or emissionsApparent motion or flight pathWhat helped you judge movement?Lowest apparent altitudeWhat was that altitude assessment based on?Apparent distanceWhat helped you estimate distance?Any sounds associated with the observation?Other activity before, during, or afterHow many people witnessed this event?Were any observations made independently?How confident are you in your estimates overall?

3. Interpretation and reviewYour interpretation or possible explanations (optional)Explanations or sources checkedI understand my report will be privately stored by NIGHTWATCH for research and review, and I have read the privacy policy.

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Report what you observed.

Optional animal, figure, or entity details

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