Unknown UFO Sightings
15,584 Unknown-shaped UFO sightings recorded worldwide since 1941, peaking in 2020 (1216 reports); most commonly reported in United States.
- Total sightings
- 15,584
- Span
- 1941–2030
- Peak year
- 2020 (1216 reports)
- Dominant shape
- Unknown
1941–2030 · peak 2020 (1216 reports)
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Tacoma · WA, USA
Man repts. witnessing two "grayish-white" discs flying S to N apparently above clouds. Flight was steady, non-erratic.
Leesport · PA, USA
Teen w/ friends witness two large, orange lights hovering. Objs. descend, move away. 1/4 diameter of full moon.
Gilbertsville · PA, USA
14-yr. old youth w/ friends witness very bright, white, oval light in NE sky. (Facts unclear)
New Smyrna Beach · FL, USA
Man witnesses four strange lights in formation in NW sky. 2 lights were bright & large; 2 were dull & smaller. Disappeared
Pembrook Pines · FL, USA
While stopped at traffic signal, woman sees "blimp" in W sky. Obj. started moving, then suddenly diminished in size. Bizarre.
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.
Binghamton · NY, USA
Man witnesses cluster of objects "like arrows" streaking overhead at (apparently) high altitude. Called FAA office to rept.
Richmond · VA, USA
Family & 12 athletes witness huge, black disc w/ dome in center. Very close. Returns on second occasion.
Augusta · ME, USA
ME State Police relay rept. of huge, fluorescent object reported by caller in Augusta.
Fargo · ND, USA
Female student w/ friend witness huge red light in sky. 2 others witness. Obj pulsated, started to flicker. Winked out.
Watauga · TX, USA
Man repts. obj. fly overhead W to E. Looked like 4 lights in a square pattern, blue in front, 3 white lights on other corners.
Hansville · WA, USA
Woman repts. multiple sightings of object with blue lights streaking overhead above her residence. (Facts unclear)
Newport · OR, USA
While looking at stars, man sees "satellite." 2nd obj. streaks up to 1st, merges w/ it. Then, 3rd obj. streaks up to 2 others.
Oregon · IL, USA
Younth & friend witness saucer-shaped obj. w/ dome pass overhead. 2 lights on each side, red in front, strobe behind red.
Danville · IL, USA
Woman (77 yrs.) repts. witnessing strange obj. ascending "like jet plane" near Danville airport. Bizarre object.
Louisville · KY, USA
Woman repts. shiny object, that suddenly got bright, then dimmed, as it moved across sky. Became crescent shaped, winked out.
Oregon City · OR, USA
Woman repts. two objects in proximity; witnessed two nights sequentially in same part of sky. (Possible stars??)
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.
Portland · OR, USA
Woman in hammock witnesses brightly lighted "red ball" descend from sky, fly into garage! Ascends, flies to 2nd obj. in sky.
Bakersfield · CA, USA
Anonymous caller repts. strange, multi-colored lights in SW sky; appears to move. Will call next night after looking at sky.
Seattle · WA, USA
2 univ. stud. see dramatic "meteor" in S sky, then witness chevron of lights "like kite" in same area of sky. Zig-zags off!
Oregon · IL, USA
Local police relay rept. from youth, who had reported seeing saucer-shaped obj. w/ dome and marker lights.
MM 99 mile Exit/I-5 · WA, USA
Truck driver repts. witnessing "elongate triangle, almost transparent" in morning sky. Traversed 60 deg. of sky quickly.
Bradenton · FL, USA
Man & wife witness "Armada of bright objs," streak across sky in formation. Fly SE. Very unusual. Not meteors!
Hickory Corners · MI, USA
Woman hears strange, loud humming overhead, which ceases, then starts again. Looks up, sees multiple strange lights.