UFO Sightings in Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C. has a surprisingly active UFO sighting history. While small, the district has recorded 40 sightings, suggesting unexplained aerial phenomena are observed even in highly populated areas.
Statistics Overview
Top Sightings
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Craft emerged from water and flew at 4000 MPH.
Glowing objects maneuvering erratically.
Red flaming object observed over Washington DC.
Bright lights move quickly
Cities with Most Sightings
Shape Distribution
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Sightings by Decade
Analysis
Washington, D.C. has a surprisingly active UFO sighting history. While small, the district has recorded 40 sightings, suggesting unexplained aerial phenomena are observed even in highly populated areas.
With 40 documented sightings, Washington D.C. ranks #61 among all locations in our database. The state has 0 sightings from aviation professionals and 2 reports involving physical effects such as vehicle interference or physiological reactions.
The most commonly reported shape is light, accounting for 27.5% of all sightings. The city with the most reports is Washington with 24 documented sightings.
Quick Facts
- Total Sightings
- 40
- Pilot Reports
- 0
- Physical Effects
- 2
- Avg Credibility
- 5.58
- Cities with 5+ Sightings
- 1
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