"CENAP has processed 13,621 reported UFO sightings since it was founded in 1976 and has been able to explain almost all of them, with only 89 cases unresolved."
"Reported sightings have increased annually over the past five years, he says, with 1,348 sightings registered in 2025 alone."
"Most sightings are easily explained and involve people misidentifying rockets, satellites, bright planets or stars."
"A classic case involves Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, located slightly above and to the left of the Orion constellation."
CENAP, a UFO research network in Germany, allows individuals to report unidentified flying objects. Founded in 1976, it has processed over 13,600 sightings, with only 89 unresolved cases. Reports have increased annually, with 1,348 sightings in 2025. Most sightings are attributed to misidentified celestial objects like rockets, satellites, or bright stars. Hansjurgen Kohler, who has investigated UFOs for over 50 years, emphasizes that many sightings can be easily explained, showcasing the importance of proper identification in the field of UFO research.
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