UFO Sightings in California
California is a hotbed for UFO sightings, boasting a rich history of unexplained aerial phenomena. With its diverse landscapes and vibrant culture, the Golden State seems to attract more than just tourists.
Statistics Overview
Top Sightings
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Bright silver disk appeared from the ocean
Oval object sighting
Object looks like a star in daytime sky
Triangle object with glowing balls hovers then moves.
Cities with Most Sightings
20 cities totalShape Distribution
All Shapes →+ 15 more shapes recorded
Sightings by Decade
Analysis
California is a hotbed for UFO sightings, boasting a rich history of unexplained aerial phenomena. With its diverse landscapes and vibrant culture, the Golden State seems to attract more than just tourists.
With 16,120 documented sightings, California ranks #1 among all locations in our database. The state has 243 sightings from aviation professionals and 781 reports involving physical effects such as vehicle interference or physiological reactions.
The most commonly reported shape is light, accounting for 20.3% of all sightings. The city with the most reports is Los Angeles with 556 documented sightings.
Quick Facts
- Total Sightings
- 16,120
- Pilot Reports
- 243
- Physical Effects
- 781
- Avg Credibility
- 6.01
- Cities with 5+ Sightings
- 20
Other Locations
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