Óvni

Óvni is a Portuguese acronym standing for Objeto Voador Não Identificado, which translates to Unidentified Flying Object. It is the equivalent of the English term UFO. The term óvni is used to refer to any aerial phenomenon that cannot be immediately identified or explained by the observer. Sightings of óvnis have been reported throughout history and across various cultures.

Explanations for óvni sightings are diverse and often include misidentification of conventional aircraft, natural phenomena such as meteors or unusual cloud formations, celestial bodies like planets or stars, or even hoaxes. In some cases, explanations remain inconclusive. The study of óvnis is often associated with ufology, a pseudoscientific field that investigates purported sightings and related phenomena.

Governments and military organizations in various countries have investigated óvni reports, sometimes under different designations such as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) in recent years. These investigations aim to assess potential national security implications or to understand unexplained aerial activities. Despite numerous investigations and public interest, there is no scientific consensus on the existence of extraterrestrial spacecraft, and most óvni reports are eventually explained by conventional means. The term óvni continues to be used in popular culture and in discussions about unexplained aerial phenomena.