Saturn Shaped UFO Incidents
The term “Saturn-shaped” refers to a specific shape commonly associated with UFO sightings. It is used to describe unidentified flying objects that appear to have a shape similar to the planet Saturn, with a central bulge and a thin, circular or oval-shaped ring around it. The term first became popular in the 1950s and 1960s, during the height of the UFO craze in the United States.
There have been numerous reports of UFO sightings that have described objects as having a Saturn-shaped appearance.
In 1957, a man named Antonio Vilas Boas claimed to have been abducted by aliens in a Saturn-shaped craft while working on his family’s farm in Brazil. Boas reported being taken aboard the craft and subjected to various medical tests before being released. The story caused a sensation in Brazil and beyond and is still cited as one of the most compelling abduction cases on record.
In the 1960s, there were numerous reports of Saturn-shaped UFOs being spotted in the skies over Europe. One of the most well-known incidents occurred in 1967 in the small French village of Valensole. Maurice Masse, a farmer, claimed to have seen two small beings emerge from a Saturn-shaped craft that had landed in his lavender field. Masse said that the beings communicated with him telepathically before re-entering the craft and flying away.
In 1974, a group of Brazilian fishermen claimed to have seen a Saturn-shaped object hovering over the water near their boat. The object reportedly emitted a bright light and caused the fishermen to experience temporary blindness. The incident was investigated by the Brazilian government and remains unexplained.
One of the most recent sightings of a Saturn-shaped UFO occurred in 2011 in New York City. A man named Max Shishkin captured video footage of a strange object in the sky that appeared to have a central bulge and a circular ring around it. Shishkin’s footage was widely shared online and generated considerable speculation about the nature of the object.
The Kaikoura Lights (December 31, 1978): Air traffic controllers and airline pilots in New Zealand reported seeing a group of strange lights in the sky that appeared to be attached to a large, Saturn-shaped object. The incident was widely reported in the media and remains unexplained.
The Belgian UFO Wave (1989-1990): Over the course of several months, hundreds of people in Belgium reported seeing triangular and Saturn-shaped objects in the sky. The Belgian Air Force conducted an investigation into the sightings but was unable to determine the cause of the objects.
The Varginha Incident (January 20, 1996): In Varginha, Brazil, multiple witnesses claimed to have seen a group of strange creatures and a Saturn-shaped object that had crashed in a nearby field. The incident is considered to be one of the most significant UFO cases in Brazilian history.
The O’Hare International Airport Sighting (November 7, 2006): United Airlines employees and pilots reported seeing a metallic, Saturn-shaped object hovering over O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. The sighting caused a brief shutdown of one of the airport’s runways.
The Phoenix Lights (March 13, 1997): A series of lights in a V formation were seen over Phoenix, Arizona, and have since become one of the most famous UFO sightings in history. One of the objects in the formation was described as being a Saturn-shaped craft.
The Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 Incident (November 17, 1986): While flying over Alaska, the pilot and crew of a Japan Air Lines Boeing 747 reported seeing a large, unidentified object that they described as being “twice the size of an aircraft carrier” and having a Saturn-shaped appearance. The incident was investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
The Cash-Landrum Incident (December 29, 1980): Betty Cash, Vickie Landrum, and Colby Landrum were driving home from a bingo game in Dayton, Texas, when they encountered a large, Saturn-shaped object emitting flames and heat. The incident caused radiation burns and health problems for the three individuals, and the case remains controversial and unexplained.
The Hudson Valley UFO Sightings (1983-1986): Over the course of several years, residents of the Hudson Valley in New York reported seeing a variety of strange objects in the sky, including a Saturn-shaped craft. The sightings were investigated by MUFON and other organizations but remain unexplained.
The Rendlesham Forest Incident (December 26-28, 1980): In the early hours of December 26, 1980, U.S. Air Force personnel stationed at RAF Woodbridge in England reported seeing strange lights in the nearby Rendlesham Forest. When they investigated, they discovered a metallic, Saturn-shaped object. The incident remains one of the most well-known and controversial UFO cases in history.
The Belgium UFO Wave (1990-1991): In the early 1990s, numerous reports of UFO sightings were made in Belgium. Many of the objects were described as being triangular or Saturn-shaped. The Belgian government conducted an investigation into the sightings but was unable to determine their cause.
The Chicago O’Hare Incident (November 7, 2006): United Airlines employees and pilots reported seeing a metallic, Saturn-shaped object hovering over O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. The sighting caused a brief shutdown of one of the airport’s runways.
The Texas UFO Wave (2008-2009): Beginning in late 2008, there was a wave of UFO sightings reported in Texas. Many of the objects were described as being triangular or Saturn-shaped. The sightings were investigated by MUFON and other organizations, but their cause remains unknown.
The Istanbul UFO Incident (May 13, 2009): Several witnesses in Istanbul, Turkey, reported seeing a large, Saturn-shaped object hovering in the sky. The incident was caught on camera and has been the subject of much debate among UFO researchers.
The Hessdalen Lights (ongoing): The Hessdalen Valley in Norway has been the site of numerous UFO sightings since the 1980s. Many of the objects have been described as being triangular or Saturn-shaped. The sightings have been the subject of scientific study and remain unexplained.
For an in-depth exploration of the range of UFO and UAP shapes and sizes, please see our specialized article. It encompasses a broad array of reported configurations, from familiar disk and sphere types to rarer and distinctive forms, offering a thorough insight into these phenomena.
The concept of Saturn-shaped UFOs has persisted in UFO sightings reports for several decades. These reports, spanning various continents and decades, showcase a distinct UFO shape reminiscent of the planet Saturn, characterized by a central bulge and encircling ring. Notable cases such as the Antonio Vilas Boas abduction, the Valensole encounter, and the O’Hare International Airport sighting, among others, highlight the global nature and enduring intrigue of these sightings.
