The Hynek Classification System
Invented by Dr J. Allen Hynek


  • Nocturnal Light
    A visual sighting of a light on the sky at night. About 35 - 40 % of all reports are nocturnal lights.

  • Nocturnal Disc*
    A visual sighting of a UFO in form of an structured light seen at night.

  • Daylight Disc
    A visual sighting of a UFO with distinct shape seen at daytime.

  • Radar Cases
    UFOs detected on radar.

  • Radar Visual Cases
    UFOs detected on radar and visually at the same time. About 1 - 2 % of al reports are radar visual cases.

  • Close Encounters of the First Kind
    A UFO observed within 150 yards.

  • Close Encounters of the Second Kind
    A UFO that leaves some kind of evidence like burnmarks on the ground or fragments of unknown material.

  • Close Encounters of the Third Kind
    A UFO with visible occupants.

  • Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind
    Abductions.

  • Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind
    Communication between a human and an alien.

    * Added to the Hynek system later.


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