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UFO Sightings in Michigan

Michigan has a rich history of UFO sightings, ranking among the top states for reported encounters. With diverse landscapes and a significant population, Michigan provides ample opportunity for observing unusual aerial phenomena.

3,647
Total Sightings
41
Pilot Reports
213
Physical Effects

Statistics Overview

Total Sightings3,647(23%)
Pilot Reports41(17%)
Physical Effects213(27%)
Average Credibility
6.0credibility
National Rank#11
% of All Sightings2.7%

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Cities with Most Sightings

20 cities total

Shape Distribution

All Shapes →
star
light757·20.8%
question
unknown566·15.5%
triangle
triangle400·11.0%
disk
disk273·7.5%
fire
fireball263·7.2%

+ 15 more shapes recorded

Sightings by Decade

Analysis

Michigan has a rich history of UFO sightings, ranking among the top states for reported encounters. With diverse landscapes and a significant population, Michigan provides ample opportunity for observing unusual aerial phenomena.

With 3,647 documented sightings, Michigan ranks #11 among all locations in our database. The state has 41 sightings from aviation professionals and 213 reports involving physical effects such as vehicle interference or physiological reactions.

The most commonly reported shape is light, accounting for 20.8% of all sightings. The city with the most reports is Grand Rapids with 127 documented sightings.

Quick Facts

Total Sightings
3,647
Pilot Reports
41
Physical Effects
213
Avg Credibility
6.05
Cities with 5+ Sightings
20

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