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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.

1,686
Total Sightings
36
Pilot Reports
135
Physical Effects

Statistics Overview

Total Sightings1,686(10%)
Pilot Reports36(15%)
Physical Effects135(17%)
Average Credibility
6.1credibility
National Rank#27
% of All Sightings1.2%

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Cities with Most Sightings

20 cities total

Shape Distribution

All Shapes →
star
light307·18.2%
question
unknown288·17.1%
triangle
triangle190·11.3%
disk
disk146·8.7%
circle
circle112·6.6%

+ 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

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