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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Snoqualmie Pass · WA, USA
Computer engineer driving on Rte. I-90 witnesses unusual silver, metallic descending rapidly in distance. (Possible A-6E aircraft?)
Martinez · CA, USA
Young man reports witnessing "yellow object" moving in sky. (Facts limited and unclear.)
Tacoma · WA, USA
Two men witness obj. moving across clear sky. Appeared to change course overhead from NE to E.
Tacoma · WA, USA
Woman & friend see "yellowish, whitish triangular object" suddenly appear in a.m.sky. "Popped out of nowhere." Disappears.
Arcadia Shores · WA, USA
Woman witnesses a "quite large ball of light, almost the size of the moon," streaking across southern sky. Obj. was round, no tail.
Vashon Island · WA, USA
Former U.S.Army pilot/policeman sees blue-green disc streak from W to E in S sky. Below clouds. Illuminates them. Exclnt. rept.
Fife · WA, USA
Business owner sees "bluish-white ball of light" streaking W to E in S sky. Orange tail, gave off sparks. Very fast, horiz. flt.
Grand Haven · MI, USA
The little creatures, flashing lights, and test.
Crescent City · CA, USA
Woman & daughter, walking from garage to house, witness sudden yellow streak pass overhead. Daughter was frightened by it.
Hoh River · WA, USA
Man driving E along Hoh R. witnesses a bright, silver disc against bright blue sky. 200 yds. from him. Mil. jets flew by later.
Sumner · WA, USA
Woman woke up in middle of night, witnesses four bright lights in two formations. It alarmed her for some reason.
Williston · VT, USA
Man witnesses flash of light in room, looks outside. Sees an "almond-shaped" obj. in western sky. Motionless at first, moves.
Redmond · WA, USA
redmond washington sighting 1995
South Park · WA, USA
Man witnesses "white spot" flying in formation directly above landing 747 aircraft. Obj. suddenly streaked off.
McKenzie · ND, USA
Husband & wife witness strange, red beam of light stream through screened window of mobile home. 10-12" wide. Very alarmed.
Granite · WA, USA
Woman, son, & neighbor witness "large, oval-shaped bright, magenta light" below clouds. Light blinked on and off 3x in 2 sec..
Kearney · MO, USA
Woman repts. witnessing unusual, very bright lights, "like airplane lights," in vicinity of Smithville, MO. Had blinking lights, too.
Salt Lake City · UT, USA
Father & son witness peculiar, silver-colored obj. moving N to S in daytime sky. Moved very slowly.
Forest Lake · MN, USA
Man wakes up w/ 2 strange cuts on cheek. Recalls recurring dream. Calls sheriff's office. Sends photos of cuts.
Hayworth · IL, USA
Man reports 4 peculiar lights in night sky, which are visible on second night. (Possible stars?)
Beaverton · OR, USA
Father & daughter see strange obj. high in sky which "looked like a parachutist drifting." Obj. moved E then W, disappeared.
Colonial Beach · VA, USA
Man and fiancee' witness cigar shaped craft that disappears suddenly.
Culver City · CA, USA
Woman hears peculiar roaring sound, goes outside and witnesses "triangular craft" fly overhead.
Holly · WA, USA
Daughter, very upset, wakes mother. Both witness yellow light descend into nearby field. Two guard dogs very upset, cringe.
Shapleigh · ME, USA
Mother & daughter witness strange, bright lights, which appear to be moving relative to background stars. (Facts incomplete.)