Unknown UFO Sightings in California
1,463 unknown-shaped UFO sightings reported in California since 1942, peaking in 1995 (141 reports).
- Total sightings
- 1,463
- Span
- 1942–2022
- Peak year
- 1995 (141 reports)
- Dominant shape
- Unknown
1942–2022 · peak 1995 (141 reports)
Cottonwood · CA, USA
Two boys report witnessing 2 bizarre yellowish-white objects fly overhead. Reported to local sheriff's office.
Vista · CA, USA
Man repts. witnessing circular disc, 1/2 diam. of moon, moving very slowly across sky to W. Stopped, disappeared.
Palm Desert · CA, USA
Man repts. two "stars" that appear to be moving erratically. (Possible twinkling star, except for reported motion of objects.)
Edwards AFB · CA, USA
Senior USAF officer calls to confirm existence of National UFO Reporting Center. Expressed surprise; requests information.
Carmichael · CA, USA
Man repts. "red thing" near North Star. Obj. seems to illuminate clouds. Called Sacramento Sheriff's office.
Duarte · CA, USA
Young woman repts. triangular ship suspended in SE sky, three smaller lights below larger object. Objs. fly off.
Brawley · CA, USA
Man, former military & familiar w/ aircraft, witnesses "stingray-like" craft w/ lights fly directly overhead. Bizarre object!
Fairfield · CA, USA
Mother repts. her son witnessed big, blue light come up to his window, awakened him. Departed rapidly "like blue streak."
Jamestown · CA, USA
Two men witness obj. overhead which illuminates vehicle with bright blue flash. Bluish glow lasted for 3-4 seconds. Bizarre!
Costa Mesa · CA, USA
Teacher repts. 14-yr. old photog. stud. photographs strange obj. that appeared black, white, red, elongate.
Smith River · CA, USA
Family reports strange lights to west over water.
Bakersfield · CA, USA
Woman & boyfriend witness 3x strange obj., "sheet of green, laser" light. Project beams of light to ground.
Bakersfield · CA, USA
Young man repts. stationary, bright, colorful light in E sky. (Possible star)
Apple Valley · CA, USA
Man woman witness white light descend from sky to low altitude, turn blue, streak off.
Tajunga · CA, USA
Woman witnesses big ball of white light descending in E sky. Size of full moon. NBC newsman reported, also.
Goleta · CA, USA
Anonymous caller repts. bizarre white ball of light seen descending to S of Goleta. (Rept. from commo. cntr.?)
Clovis · CA, USA
Woman witnesses obj. like "round planet w/ rings" in NW sky, which then moved very fast to E sky. Daughter witnesses obj.
Milpitas · CA, USA
Former U.S.Navy gunner's mate witnesses "light beige disc" streak overhead. Est. 60' wide, 10' tall; velocity 1500 mph! Good rept.
Bakersfield · CA, USA
Anonymous caller repts. strange, multi-colored lights in SW sky; appears to move. Will call next night after looking at sky.
San Diego · CA, USA
Father & son, fishing, witness bizarre flashing light, which moved across sky, increased height. Bizarre through binoculars.
Ft. Bragg · CA, USA
Mother & children witness 3 lights in a line. Children reported it was a circle w/ a dome on top, & lights.
Fontana · CA, USA
Nine adults witnessing 6-8 objects moving in western sky. Shaped like arrow, then square. Many 911 reports.
Fontana · CA, USA
Two blue lights were moveing east to west at a high rate of speed.
Boulder Creek · CA, USA
Young man & girlfriend hear very strange humming, whining sound pass above their rural cabin. Alarmed.
Bakersfield · CA, USA
Man sees light in sky w/ binocs. Obj. moved across sky rapidly, stopped, reversed dir., descended. Streaked.