A Close Encounter of the Fifth Kind (CE-5) refers to intentional human-initiated contact with extraterrestrial or non-human intelligence. Unlike previous encounter types, which are largely involuntary, CE-5 involves deliberate attempts…
A Close Encounter of the First Kind (CE-1) refers to a UFO sighting within 500 feet (152 meters) of the observer. The term originates from the classification system developed by…
The term Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind refers to alien abduction phenomena, where individuals claim to have been taken against their will by extraterrestrial beings. This classification is an…
A Close Encounter of the Second Kind (CE-2) occurs when a UFO sighting is accompanied by physical effects on the environment, living beings, or mechanical systems. This classification was introduced…
A Close Encounter of the Third Kind (CE-3) occurs when a UFO sighting is accompanied by the presence of a non-human entity. This could involve observing extraterrestrial beings inside, outside,…
The phenomenon of alien abduction refers to claims by individuals that they have been taken against their will by non-human entities, often subjected to medical procedures, experiments, or communication. While…
The terms Contactee and Abductee refer to two distinct types of individuals who claim to have experienced interactions with extraterrestrial or non-human entities. While both report encounters with unknown intelligences,…