Why World UFO Day Is Observed On July 2
UFO stands for unidentified flying object and is any aerial object that cannot be immediately identified by the observer. World UFO Day aims to raise awareness about unidentified flying objects and the existence of life beyond our planet, the blue planet (Earth).
Most UFO sightings can be explained by natural phenomena and the term UFO simply refers to something in the sky that is not immediately recognisable.
World UFO Day
World UFO Day is important for those who are curious about UFOs and wish to gain further knowledge on the topic. It acts as a platform for candid and respectful discussion, clarifying misconceptions and biases, while endorsing scientific research into UFO observations. World UFO Day 2025 also marks the anniversary of the Roswell incident in 1947. Enthusiasts, scholars, and inquisitive individuals unite on this day to exchange details regarding UFO sightings.
The Roswell incident
The Roswell incident refers to the crash of a military balloon near Roswell, New Mexico. In 1947, the Roswell Army Air Field announced the recovery of a flying disc from a rancher's field. However, the military retracted its statement and said that the object was a weather balloon, specifically part of Project Mogul, a top-secret program to detect Soviet nuclear tests.
What was Project Mogul?
Project Mogul was a top-secret US Army Forces program that used high-altitude balloons to detect sound waves from Soviet atomic bomb tests. The project ran from 1947 to 1949. It aimed to monitor Soviet nuclear activity by analysing the acoustic signals from distant explosions.
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