It doesn’t matter whether you believe in aliens and UFOs, many individuals have experiences that they just can’t quite explain. And when many people all in the same town have similar experiences, and almost on a nightly occurrence, you know something strange may be happening. There is one UFO story that simply fascinates me and it’s not just one person’s experience with UFO sightings — it’s dozens. In the 1970s, Bloomfield, Kentucky residents began catching a glimpse of something strange up in the sky and it quickly became the norm.
Editor’s note: The following images are not from the actual event.
Bloomfield is a small town in Nelson County that today, approximately 1,000 residents call home. And while this town may be known for its small-town charm, it has also become known as a popular place for UFO sightings in Kentucky.
Back in the late 1970s, Bloomfield residents began seeing something strange in the sky.
One resident in 1978 described it as six balls of light above the trees. These balls would light up the sky just like daylight.
Sightings took place for several years and would happen almost nightly. Approximately 25 to 50 people admitted to seeing these strange lights up in the sky.
In a news story by WLKY in 1978, they discovered that the sightings would often occur outside of town and weather didn’t make a difference as sightings occurred on both sunny and cloudy nights. The UFO sightings typically took place between 10 p.m. and 12 a.m.
Whether or not these lights were actually aliens in the sky or not, we may never know. But it sure is one fascinating story. You can watch a portion of the WLKY news story in the video below by Info-Collector-Archive.
What do you think of these UFO sightings in Bloomfield, Kentucky? Do you think the lights were actually aliens? Have you ever experienced your own UFO sighting in Kentucky? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
Don’t let something unusual keep you from spending time outdoors. Plan a visit to Mammoth Cave, an International Dark Sky Park, where you can explore during the day and stargaze (or search for aliens!) at night. Just make sure you have the right gear for your upcoming adventure!
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