Lesser-Known UFO And Alien Encounters From Early-1980s America
- By
Marcus Lowth
- August 26, 2023
- 27 min read
- Expert Opinion
- Posted in
- UFOs, Close Encounters
Without a doubt, the 1980s was one of the busiest decades for UFO sightings and claims of alien abduction in the United States alone. However, while many of those cases are well-known, especially in the UFO community, there are many more that are much lesser known, although, we should note, not less intriguing.
Indeed, these encounters range from sightings of strange lights at a considerable distance, to much closer encounters with futuristic craft potentially from another world, as well as to encounters with humanoids and possible incidents of alien abduction. It is certainly safe to say that the opening years of the 1980s were home to some of the most curious and fascinating UFO and alien encounters on record.
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Marcus Lowth
Marcus Lowth is a writer with a love for UFOs, aliens, and the Ancient Astronaut Theory, to the paranormal, general conspiracies, and unsolved mysteries. He has been writing and researching with over 20 years of experience.
Marcus has been Editor-in-Chief for several years due to his excellent knowledge in these fields. Marcus also regularly appears as an expert on radio talk shows including Troubled Minds and Unexplained Radio discussing these topics.
You can contact Marcus via email.
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