UFO Sightings in Massachusetts
2,492 UFO sightings reported in Massachusetts since 1939, peaking in 2014 (201 reports); most often described as light.
- Total sightings
- 2,492
- Span
- 1939–2022
- Peak year
- 2014 (201 reports)
- Dominant shape
- Light
1939–2022 · peak 2014 (201 reports)
Top cities in Massachusetts
Boston
1959–2022 · peak 2012 (10 reports)
Worcester
1959–2021 · peak 2014 (10 reports)
Springfield
1966–2021 · peak 2012 (6 reports)
Lowell
1978–2020 · peak 2015 (5 reports)
Plymouth
1998–2021 · peak 2017 (5 reports)
New Bedford
1978–2020 · peak 2011 (8 reports)
Methuen
1954–2021 · peak 2013 (3 reports)
Bridgewater
1981–2022 · peak 2013 (8 reports)
Gloucester
1956–2021 · peak 2013 (4 reports)
Framingham
1960–2022 · peak 2015 (3 reports)
Taunton
1976–2019 · peak 1994 (3 reports)
Fall River
1995–2022 · peak 1995 (2 reports)
Attleboro
1986–2020 · peak 2015 (3 reports)
Quincy
1997–2020 · peak 2019 (4 reports)
Brockton
1971–2017 · peak 2012 (3 reports)
Revere
1987–2020 · peak 2015 (3 reports)
Lynn
1963–2020 · peak 2010 (4 reports)
Pittsfield
1970–2021 · peak 2013 (4 reports)
Woburn
1988–2020 · peak 2002 (3 reports)
Haverhill
1953–2020 · peak 2013 (4 reports)
Boston · MA, USA
UFO spotted above Charles River during July 4th fireworks (1998)
Boston · MA, USA
Large spherical object floating over the Charles River amid the smoke following a Fourth of July Fireworks display.
Lincoln · MA, USA
Sole witness to object. At Hanscom Field/Hanscom Air Force Base watching aircraft. I am a self taught expert on all types of aircraft
Winchendon · MA, USA
I was weeding a garden on a sunny day late in the afternoon i looked up in the sky and saw a sphere reflecting off lihgt
Boston · MA, USA
encounter with approximatley seven saucers each about 3 inches in diameter
Framingham · MA, USA
IT WAS NOT A CRAFT IT WAS A HUGH LIGHT. 20 FEET FROM MY WINDOW. YELLOW GREEN IN COLOR, NOT ILLUMINATING . WHEN IT WENT 'OFF' THREE
Medford · MA, USA
I was going to Staples(the store) and all of a sudden I saw a bright light like a star appeared.It was moving in a funky way. Then a p
Fitchburg · MA, USA
There was an extremely bright white light - in a very cloudy sky. It was skipping about in the sky very fast, couldn't keep track of it
Methuen · MA, USA
2 days of missing time.
Norfolk · MA, USA
Dim star that moved sharply, and intentionally
New Bedford · MA, USA
HIGH SPEEDING ORANGE-YELLOW BALL SWAYING SIDE TO SIDE
Lunenburg · MA, USA
Bright green light moved quickly overhead from WSW to ENE, transversing 30 degrees of sky in less than three seconds.
Worcester · MA, USA
Two lights, travelling close and very fast, from N to S
Lunenburg · MA, USA
Green fireball seen falling quicly from South to North, looked almost as big as moon, followed by two smaller pieces/ debris.
Worcester · MA, USA
I was driving at midnite and saw a fireball that was blue/green/red/orange travelling at a 45 degree angle downward heading south. I th
Brewster · MA, USA
While looking at the stars on a clear night, I saw an object, yellow/orange, travel from North to South (nearly 0 to 180 degrees almost
Bridgewater · MA, USA
OBSERVED ONE VERY LARGE TRIANGLE WITH 5 LIGHTS TRAVELING TO THE NORTH EAST, POSSIBLY IN EARTH ORBIT.
Greenfield · MA, USA
Sky illuminated for a period of 2-3 seconds and bright flourescent green object witnesses falling from sky. No impact witnessed.
Northampton · MA, USA
Object at first thought to be satellite but made vary sudden, erratic and flight manuveurs.
Hyannis · MA, USA
WIFE AND I DROVE ONTO START OF OUR STREET, NOTICED TWO LIGHTS NOT USUALLY THERE. STOPPED CAR, GOT OUT, SAW TWO CRAFTS. NO NOISE AND H
Attleboro · MA, USA
A small globe of white light hovering over the grass paced my car for several minutes.
Dracut · MA, USA
A large black flying machine shaped like a triangle that made no sound.
West Dennis (Cape Cod) · MA, USA
Three "oval-shaped" objects, in formation: one in front, one directly behind, one "above" and behind the second one. All three appeard
South Hadley · MA, USA
My family and neighbors saw a glowing red sphere hovering in the sky and shot away in incredible speed.
Boston · MA, USA
TR3B Absolutely Certain!