UFO Sightings in Nevada
Nevada, with its vast desert landscapes and proximity to Area 51, is a hotbed for UFO sightings. The state has recorded a significant number of encounters, making it a focal point for UFO enthusiasts.
Statistics Overview
Top Sightings
View All →Bright orange lights observed moving at extremely high speeds.
Triangle shaped object with lights
Bright falling light changing colors.
Loud explosion and fast moving object.
Object moving southwest in Las Vegas, NV
Cities with Most Sightings
20 cities totalShape Distribution
All Shapes →+ 15 more shapes recorded
Sightings by Decade
Analysis
Nevada, with its vast desert landscapes and proximity to Area 51, is a hotbed for UFO sightings. The state has recorded a significant number of encounters, making it a focal point for UFO enthusiasts.
With 1,685 documented sightings, Nevada ranks #28 among all locations in our database. The state has 43 sightings from aviation professionals and 76 reports involving physical effects such as vehicle interference or physiological reactions.
The most commonly reported shape is light, accounting for 20.9% of all sightings. The city with the most reports is Las Vegas with 660 documented sightings.
Quick Facts
- Total Sightings
- 1,685
- Pilot Reports
- 43
- Physical Effects
- 76
- Avg Credibility
- 6.05
- Cities with 5+ Sightings
- 20
Other Locations
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