UFO Sightings in the 1970s
3,165 UFO sightings reported during the 1970s, peaking in 1978 (441 reports); most often described as disk.
- Total sightings
- 3,165
- Span
- 1970–1979
- Peak year
- 1978 (441 reports)
- Dominant shape
- Disk
1970–1979 · peak 1978 (441 reports)
Mansfield · OH, USA
A report from Mansfield, OH in October 1973 described a cylindrical object encountered by a helicopter crew, an event that became widely known as the 'Coyne helicopter incident'.
Charlotte · NC, USA
A report from Charlotte, NC in October 1973 described a large, bluish-green, nocturnal oval object reported to have been seen by a large number of people in the region, lasting 30 minutes.
Mt. Vernon · IN, USA
A report from Mt. Vernon, IN in October 1973 described a cigar-shaped arrangement of lights accompanied by a sound the witness compared to a river barge, lasting 5 minutes.
New York City (Brooklyn) · NY, USA
A report from Brooklyn, New York City, NY in October 1973 described five to six star-like lights moving in single file across the sky, lasting 1/2 Hour.
Mt. Vernon · IN, USA
UFO stops a train near Mt. Vernon. ((NUFORC Note: Report submitted by Mr. Francis Ridge, experienced UFO investigator. PD))
Carthage · IN, USA
Fireball above tree line
Federalsburg · MD, USA
Saucer spotted in Federalsburg MD
Baltimore · MD, USA
A report from Baltimore, MD in October 1973 described a huge, disk-shaped object with a dome, porthole-style windows, and interior lighting, hovering silently and closely, lasting 15 minutes.
Baltimore · MD, USA
Confirm sisters report.
Baltimore · MD, USA
A report from Baltimore, MD in October 1973 described a disk-shaped object flying low, silently, and slowly over a backyard field, lasting 8 minutes.
Jacksonville Beach · FL, USA
You may be surprised that I am reporting this after 30 years. I remember the date clearly as I told myself I would never forget. I have
Centerville · OH, USA
soft-white glowball
Centerville · OH, USA
A white circular-shaped glowball at night appeared in front of me at my bedroom window. I felt a butterfly sensation in my chest and th
FROM SR 41 S. AND MIAMI TRACE RD. TO SR 41S AND SR 753. IT · OH, USA
late in out. 1973 i witnessed a ufo, and to make it short. it like stayed with me. if i sped up. it, if i slowed down it did. this went
Green River (20 miles west of on I-70) · UT, USA
Mothership coming in for a landing!
Green River · UT, USA
A report from Green River, UT in October 1973 described a large object that made the valley glow red as it approached, prompting the witness to pull over, lasting 15 seconds.
Wilson · OK, USA
Metallic Cigar shaped Object
Robbins AFB · GA, USA
A report from near Robbins Air Force Base, GA in September 1973 described a large, blue, stationary object, lasting 10-20 minutes.
Elyria · OH, USA
I was on my way to school in 1973 when something strange happened. 500 Lights On Object0: Yes
Lewisburg · PA, USA
A report from Lewisburg, PA in September 1973 described a triangular object displaying red, blue, and green lights, lasting 3min.
Moss Point · MS, USA
A report from Moss Point, MS in September 1973 described a round object glowing like a full moon, appearing white or gray in color, lasting 3 hours overall approx..
Cincinnati · OH, USA
A report from Cincinnati, OH in September 1973 described a bright, disk-shaped object that moved backward at high speed and out of sight without a sound, lasting 5 minutes.
San Antonio · TX, USA
A report from San Antonio, TX in September 1973 described a dark, round object trailing sparks that appeared to float slowly just above the witness's home, lasting 5 minutes.
Nassau (Bahamas) · FL, Bahamas
We were kids back then the UFO appeared as flashing red /yellow lights about 100 feet in the sky and about half a mile away.One min
Laguna Beach · CA, USA
A report from Laguna Beach, CA in September 1973 described an unidentified object seen near the Coast Highway, lasting 1 hour.