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UFO Sightings in New Jersey

New Jersey has a rich history of UFO sightings, with reports spanning decades. The state's diverse landscape and proximity to major metropolitan areas may contribute to the high number of observed phenomena.

2,880
Total Sightings
31
Pilot Reports
139
Physical Effects

Statistics Overview

Total Sightings2,880(18%)
Pilot Reports31(13%)
Physical Effects139(18%)
Average Credibility
5.9credibility
National Rank#14
% of All Sightings2.1%

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Cities with Most Sightings

20 cities total

Shape Distribution

All Shapes →
star
light518·18.0%
question
unknown482·16.7%
disk
disk270·9.4%
triangle
triangle249·8.6%
fire
fireball209·7.3%

+ 15 more shapes recorded

Sightings by Decade

Analysis

New Jersey has a rich history of UFO sightings, with reports spanning decades. The state's diverse landscape and proximity to major metropolitan areas may contribute to the high number of observed phenomena.

With 2,880 documented sightings, New Jersey ranks #14 among all locations in our database. The state has 31 sightings from aviation professionals and 139 reports involving physical effects such as vehicle interference or physiological reactions.

The most commonly reported shape is light, accounting for 18.0% of all sightings. The city with the most reports is Toms River with 46 documented sightings.

Quick Facts

Total Sightings
2,880
Pilot Reports
31
Physical Effects
139
Avg Credibility
5.93
Cities with 5+ Sightings
20

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