UFO Sightings in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a rich history of UFO sightings, ranking among the top states for reported encounters. From mysterious lights in the night sky to alleged close encounters, the Keystone State offers a compelling chapter in the ongoing UFO phenomenon.
Statistics Overview
Top Sightings
View All →Changing object with intense light
Bright lights hovering in the sky
Lights seen in the sky
Strange light stationary then took off.
Dorsal fin-shaped object with rotating lights in McKees Rocks, PA
Cities with Most Sightings
20 cities totalShape Distribution
All Shapes →+ 15 more shapes recorded
Sightings by Decade
Analysis
Pennsylvania has a rich history of UFO sightings, ranking among the top states for reported encounters. From mysterious lights in the night sky to alleged close encounters, the Keystone State offers a compelling chapter in the ongoing UFO phenomenon.
With 5,011 documented sightings, Pennsylvania ranks #6 among all locations in our database. The state has 65 sightings from aviation professionals and 248 reports involving physical effects such as vehicle interference or physiological reactions.
The most commonly reported shape is light, accounting for 19.3% of all sightings. The city with the most reports is Philadelphia with 214 documented sightings.
Quick Facts
- Total Sightings
- 5,011
- Pilot Reports
- 65
- Physical Effects
- 248
- Avg Credibility
- 5.99
- Cities with 5+ Sightings
- 20
Other Locations
View All Locations →Special Witness Reports
Explore the Data
View all sightings from Pennsylvania with advanced filtering options.
Search Pennsylvania Sightings