💡 Orb
Orb UFO Sightings
Orb-shaped UFOs are among the most frequently reported, often described as glowing spheres of light. These sightings range from small, close-range observations to large, distant phenomena.
8,488
Total Sightings
6.1
Avg Credibility
31.2%
Silent
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Orb
Glowing orb-like objects
Statistics
Total Sightings8,488(28%)
Share of All Sightings5.7%
Average Credibility
6.1credibility
Rank by Count#7 of 24
Silent Observations31.2%
Top Orb Sightings
View All →Williamsfield, OH
10.0
Red orb sighting in Williamsfield, OH
May 1, 2015•orb•
Atlanta, GA
10.0
Bright white light observed during takeoff.
May 28, 2023•orb•
Fort Mill, SC
10.0
Orange spheres move rapidly and merge.
Jan 14, 2012•orb•
Winston-salem, NC
10.0
Bright white object shaped like Christmas star stays stationary.
Oct 27, 2013•orb•
Nashua, NH
10.0
Large round bright orange object flies slowly.
Jul 5, 2014•orb•
Geographic Distribution
Top 10 locationsProfessional Witness Reports
Analysis
Orb-shaped UFOs are among the most frequently reported, often described as glowing spheres of light. These sightings range from small, close-range observations to large, distant phenomena.
The orb shape accounts for 5.7%of all documented sightings in our database. With an average credibility score of 6.10, these sightings represent a significant portion of the UFO phenomenon.
California has the highest concentration of orb sightings with 896 reports, representing 10.6% of all orb observations.
Quick Facts
- Total Sightings
- 8,488
- Avg Credibility
- 6.10
- Silent %
- 31.2%
- Pilot Reports
- 133
- Top Location
- California