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UFO Sightings in Arizona

Arizona is a hotbed for UFO activity, with a rich history of sightings reported across the state. From the Phoenix Lights to countless other encounters, Arizona continues to be a focal point for those seeking answers to the unknown.

4,940
Total Sightings
78
Pilot Reports
185
Physical Effects

Statistics Overview

Total Sightings4,940(31%)
Pilot Reports78(32%)
Physical Effects185(24%)
Average Credibility
6.0credibility
National Rank#7
% of All Sightings3.6%

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Cities with Most Sightings

20 cities total

Shape Distribution

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star
light1,097·22.2%
question
unknown842·17.0%
triangle
triangle423·8.6%
disk
disk333·6.7%
fire
fireball327·6.6%

+ 15 more shapes recorded

Sightings by Decade

Analysis

Arizona is a hotbed for UFO activity, with a rich history of sightings reported across the state. From the Phoenix Lights to countless other encounters, Arizona continues to be a focal point for those seeking answers to the unknown.

With 4,940 documented sightings, Arizona ranks #7 among all locations in our database. The state has 78 sightings from aviation professionals and 185 reports involving physical effects such as vehicle interference or physiological reactions.

The most commonly reported shape is light, accounting for 22.2% of all sightings. The city with the most reports is Phoenix with 774 documented sightings.

Quick Facts

Total Sightings
4,940
Pilot Reports
78
Physical Effects
185
Avg Credibility
6.05
Cities with 5+ Sightings
20

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