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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.

5,011
Total Sightings
65
Pilot Reports
248
Physical Effects

Statistics Overview

Total Sightings5,011(31%)
Pilot Reports65(27%)
Physical Effects248(32%)
Average Credibility
6.0credibility
National Rank#6
% of All Sightings3.7%

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Cities with Most Sightings

20 cities total

Shape Distribution

All Shapes →
star
light967·19.3%
question
unknown803·16.0%
triangle
triangle504·10.1%
fire
fireball415·8.3%
disk
disk362·7.2%

+ 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

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