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UFO sightings in 1980: 137 reports

SkyUnknown lists 137 UFO sightings in 1980 worldwide, drawn from official records: GEIPAN (CNES) for 105 cases and Aeronautica Militare (Italie) for 32.

Of the 137 cases with a conclusion from their source, 44% are explained (with certainty or probably), 29% lack the data to conclude, and 37 remain unidentified. The most frequent identified causes: planets (12); aircraft (4); meteors and fireballs (4).

Most frequently named places: Pisa (2), Potenza Picena (2), Le Loroux-Bottereau (2), Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (2), and Pian Dell’Elmo (2).

cases
137
unidentified
37
period
1980
sources
2
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DatePlaceStatus
December 25, 1980Chevreuse · YvelinesExplained
December 24, 1980Bondues · NordInsufficient data
December 16, 1980Sarcelles · Val-d'OiseInsufficient data
December 14, 1980VogheraUnexplained
December 12, 1980Petit-Landau · Haut-RhinInsufficient data
December 10, 1980Roccella JonicaUnexplained
December 9, 1980Pujols · GirondeExplained
December 3, 1980Donzère · DrômeUnexplained
November 28, 1980Riez · Alpes-de-Haute-ProvenceInsufficient data
November 24, 1980Albi · TarnInsufficient data
November 17, 1980GrottaglieUnexplained
November 17, 1980Isola San PaoloUnexplained
November 16, 1980LoretoUnexplained
November 16, 1980Monte San VicinoProbably explained
November 16, 1980OsimoUnexplained
November 16, 1980PisaUnexplained
November 16, 1980Potenza PicenaUnexplained
November 16, 1980Potenza PicenaUnexplained
November 15, 1980Castres · TarnInsufficient data
November 11, 1980Arcidosso - Cinciano - Castel Del PianoUnexplained
November 11, 1980CaprarolaUnexplained
November 11, 1980Faleria MonterosiUnexplained
November 11, 1980GrossetoProbably explained
November 11, 1980PisaProbably explained
November 11, 1980Rentree Atmospherique — NationalExplained
November 11, 1980Tempio PausaniaUnexplained
October 31, 1980Le Loroux-Bottereau · Loire-AtlantiqueProbably explained
October 31, 1980Nogent-sur-Marne · Val-de-MarneInsufficient data
October 30, 1980Couëron · Loire-AtlantiqueExplained
October 26, 1980Bourges · CherInsufficient data
October 22, 1980Reims · MarneInsufficient data
October 17, 1980Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon · RhôneProbably explained
October 11, 1980Monthermé · ArdennesInsufficient data
October 6, 1980Montauban · Tarn-et-GaronneInsufficient data
October 5, 1980Wattrelos · NordProbably explained
September 23, 1980Pont-Audemer · EureInsufficient data
September 20, 1980Apt-Saint-Christol · VaucluseProbably explained
September 15, 1980Martigues · Bouches-du-RhôneProbably explained
September 15, 1980PomiglianoUnexplained
September 14, 1980Athis-Mons · EssonneInsufficient data
September 10, 1980Courlay · Deux-SèvresInsufficient data
September 5, 1980Beton-Bazoches · Seine-et-MarneInsufficient data
September 5, 1980Plestin-les-Grèves · Côtes-d'ArmorInsufficient data
September 5, 1980Saint-Romain-en-Gal · RhôneInsufficient data
September 1, 1980Avon-les-Roches · Indre-et-LoireProbably explained
September 1, 1980Collalto SabinoUnexplained
September 1, 1980Meylan · IsèreExplained
August 30, 1980Ongles · Alpes-de-Haute-ProvenceInsufficient data
August 29, 1980Ollioules · VarInsufficient data
August 26, 1980Lago Di AlbanoUnexplained
August 25, 1980Bagnères-de-Bigorre · Hautes-PyrénéesProbably explained
August 24, 1980Saint-Martin-de-Crau · Bouches-du-RhôneInsufficient data
August 24, 1980Saint-Étienne-de-Cuines · SavoieInsufficient data
August 23, 1980Salins-les-Thermes · SavoieInsufficient data
August 23, 1980Épinay-sous-Sénart · EssonneExplained
August 22, 1980Chanaz · SavoieProbably explained
August 19, 1980Honfleur · CalvadosExplained
August 17, 1980Auvers · Haute-LoireExplained
August 17, 1980Saint-Paul · La RéunionInsufficient data
August 16, 1980Sainte-Soline · Deux-SèvresUnexplained
August 14, 1980Buchy · Seine-MaritimeProbably explained
August 9, 1980Coulommiers · Seine-et-MarneProbably explained
August 7, 1980Taverny · Val-d'OiseInsufficient data
August 6, 1980Neufchâtel-en-Bray · Seine-MaritimeInsufficient data
August 5, 1980Flaxlanden · Haut-RhinProbably explained
July 24, 1980Issoire · Puy-de-DômeInsufficient data
July 21, 1980Fontenay-le-Fleury · YvelinesExplained
July 8, 1980SassanoUnexplained
July 4, 1980Meudon · Hauts-de-SeineInsufficient data
June 28, 1980FrosinoneUnexplained
June 19, 1980Chanceaux-près-Loches · Indre-et-LoireInsufficient data
June 6, 1980Versailles · YvelinesInsufficient data
June 1980Le Blanc · IndreInsufficient data
May 26, 1980Charleville-Mézières · ArdennesExplained
May 26, 1980Huningue · Haut-RhinUnexplained
May 21, 1980Torre Del LagoUnexplained
May 15, 1980Duclair · Seine-MaritimeProbably explained
May 13, 1980Roye · SommeExplained
May 13, 1980Vincennes · Val-de-MarneProbably explained
May 12, 1980TarvisioUnexplained
May 8, 1980Flixecourt · SommeProbably explained
May 8, 1980Saint-Germain-lès-Buxy · Saône-et-LoireProbably explained
May 8, 1980Toulaud · ArdècheExplained
April 27, 1980VezzaniInsufficient data
April 21, 1980Le Pellerin · Loire-AtlantiqueInsufficient data
April 21, 1980MelilliUnexplained
April 13, 1980Metz · MoselleProbably explained
April 11, 1980Bas-RhinExplained
April 7, 1980Saint-Usuge · Saône-et-LoireExplained
April 5, 1980Le Chesnay · YvelinesProbably explained
April 5, 1980ParisExplained
April 2, 1980Conflans-Sainte-Honorine · YvelinesInsufficient data
March 29, 1980Fay-le-Clos · DrômeExplained
March 27, 1980La Source · LoiretUnexplained
March 25, 1980Fontevraud-l'Abbaye · Maine-et-LoireProbably explained
March 23, 1980Saint-Rémy-de-Provence · Bouches-du-RhôneExplained
March 21, 1980CamaioreUnexplained
March 17, 1980Aix-en-Provence · Bouches-du-RhôneInsufficient data
March 16, 1980L'Éguille · Charente-MaritimeUnexplained
March 11, 1980RicadiUnexplained
March 11, 1980Saint-Menges · ArdennesProbably explained
March 10, 1980Authon-du-Perche · Eure-et-LoirExplained
March 3, 1980FavalelloProbably explained
March 3, 1980Grandfontaine · DoubsProbably explained
March 3, 1980Saint-Porchaire · Charente-MaritimeProbably explained
March 2, 1980Saint-Paul-aux-Bois · AisneExplained
February 29, 1980Valentigney · DoubsInsufficient data
February 24, 1980Les Sables-d'Olonne · VendéeExplained
February 18, 1980Châteaudun · Eure-et-LoirExplained
February 17, 1980Cussey-sur-l'Ognon · DoubsProbably explained
February 17, 1980Melun · Seine-et-MarneInsufficient data
February 17, 1980Saint-Rémy-de-Provence · Bouches-du-RhôneProbably explained
February 16, 1980Évreux · EureInsufficient data
February 15, 1980Le Thillot · VosgesProbably explained
February 13, 1980Ambierle · LoireProbably explained
February 8, 1980Cefalu’Unexplained
February 2, 1980LatinaUnexplained
January 28, 1980AnzioUnexplained
January 28, 1980Pian Dell’ElmoUnexplained
January 28, 1980Raon-aux-Bois · VosgesInsufficient data
January 27, 1980Fay-de-Bretagne · Loire-AtlantiqueProbably explained
January 25, 1980Rouen · Seine-MaritimeProbably explained
January 23, 1980AntillesProbably explained
January 21, 1980Nançay · CherExplained
January 20, 1980Le Loroux-Bottereau · Loire-AtlantiqueUnexplained
January 16, 1980Bernaville · SommeProbably explained
January 13, 1980Étauliers · GirondeUnexplained
January 12, 1980Le Croisic · Loire-AtlantiqueExplained
January 10, 1980FabbricoUnexplained
January 7, 1980Pian Dell’ElmoUnexplained
January 5, 1980Bourgneuf-en-Retz · Loire-AtlantiqueProbably explained
January 5, 1980OiseExplained
January 3, 1980Neuilly-en-Thelle · OiseProbably explained
January 1, 1980Cannes · Alpes-MaritimesExplained
January 1, 1980Compiègne · OiseUnexplained
1980Jouars-Pontchartrain · YvelinesInsufficient data
1980Lyon · RhôneInsufficient data
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