UFO Sightings in Kentucky
Kentucky has a rich history of UFO sightings, with reports spanning decades. From mysterious lights in the sky to close encounters, the state's diverse landscape seems to attract unexplained aerial phenomena.
Statistics Overview
Top Sightings
View All →Formation sighting in Gainesville, GA
Bright greenish light flashes and moves across the sky near Moorehead
Pilot encounters red and green light craft
Pilot reports evasive maneuvers to avoid object.
Glowing circle accelerated rapidly in Richmond/Berea, KY
Cities with Most Sightings
20 cities totalShape Distribution
All Shapes →+ 15 more shapes recorded
Sightings by Decade
Analysis
Kentucky has a rich history of UFO sightings, with reports spanning decades. From mysterious lights in the sky to close encounters, the state's diverse landscape seems to attract unexplained aerial phenomena.
With 1,686 documented sightings, Kentucky ranks #27 among all locations in our database. The state has 36 sightings from aviation professionals and 135 reports involving physical effects such as vehicle interference or physiological reactions.
The most commonly reported shape is light, accounting for 18.2% of all sightings. The city with the most reports is Louisville with 238 documented sightings.
Quick Facts
- Total Sightings
- 1,686
- Pilot Reports
- 36
- Physical Effects
- 135
- Avg Credibility
- 6.10
- Cities with 5+ Sightings
- 20
Other Locations
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