# Britain's Busy Skies 'Bizarre' Levels of UFO Sightings By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-07-19 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/britains-busy-skies-bizarre-levels-of-ufo-sightings References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/2261941/British-UFO-sightings-at-bizarre-levels.html) What indeed is going on in England? Experts say the number of UFO sightings are extraordinarily high this summer in the UK. The map here shows the locations of the recent sightings. Malcolm Robinson, who studies the phenomenon, said: “Something very bizarre is happening in the skies over the UK.” At the end of June, a Navy engineer claims to have spotted a [glowing disc-shaped object](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024) over the M5 in Somerset. In another sighting, a [formation of 12 orange objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-lightshow) were watched in the sky for 30 minutes. There has even been a helicopter reported to have chased another UFO in the Vale of Glamorgan. This video, posted on You Tube by aceBryan7ox, is from last Fall over England And now, our own Trend Hunter Cowbag reports on [strange goings on right in London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-walk-tours) itself! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High UFO Sightings:** The extraordinary number of UFO sightings in the UK presents opportunities for businesses in the aerospace and tourism industries to offer UFO sighting experiences or develop advanced surveillance technologies. - **Bizarre Sky Phenomenon:** The unusual occurrences in the skies over the UK open up possibilities for businesses in the entertainment and media industries to create captivating content and experiences that explore the mysteries of these phenomena. - **UFO Research and Investigation:** The growing interest in UFO sightings calls for the development of specialized research and investigation agencies, providing opportunities for businesses in the scientific research and security industries to collaborate and offer comprehensive services. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aerospace:** The high UFO sightings in the UK can push the aerospace industry to invest in advanced surveillance technologies and aircraft designs that can effectively monitor and track these unidentified objects. - **Tourism:** The fascination with UFO sightings can attract tourists to the UK, encouraging the tourism industry to create UFO-themed tours, exhibitions, and experiences to cater to these interests. - **Entertainment:** The bizarre sky phenomenon in the UK presents opportunities for the entertainment industry to develop movies, TV shows, documentaries, and interactive experiences that capture the imagination of audiences and explore the mysteries of these sightings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paranormal Mapping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-town1.md) - [Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-acquisition.md) - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md) - [Maximalist UFO Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-saucer-coffee-table.md) - [Otherworldly Sandwich Delivery Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-footlong-offering.md) - [Riviera-Inspired Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-air-balloon-dining.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Otherworldly Themed Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-rocking.md) - [Birdwatching Control Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-traffic-control-tower.md)