Is there any connection between UFO sightings and COVID-19 pandemic? New research sheds light
Also Read: Curiosity intensifies as unidentified flying objects frequent North American sky The researchers found that while UFO reports did increase in 2020 compared to the previous year, there was no association between the number of reports and social factors such as the pandemic.
However, they did identify the regular launch of Starlink satellites, which often get reported as UFOs, as a complicating factor.
The researchers suggested that future studies should investigate other factors that may influence UFO reporting. They demonstrated the impact of social factors on UFO reporting and highlighted the importance of understanding other causes that may contribute to the increase in sightings. Also Read: UFO spotted over Canada, shot down under PM Justin Trudeau’s orders Mark Rodeghier, Scientific Director of the Center for UFO Studies, commented that this study sheds light on the potential impact of social factors on UFO reporting.
He emphasised that while their findings suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic did not significantly impact UFO reporting, future research should investigate other factors that may influence reporting.
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