UFO Sightings in Utah

Utah, a state known for its stunning landscapes, also holds a significant place in UFO lore. With over 1500 reported sightings, Utah offers a unique perspective on the unexplained.

1,514

Total Sightings

Pilot Reports

Physical Effects

Statistics Overview

Total Sightings1,514(9%)

Pilot Reports27(11%)

Physical Effects86(11%)

Average Credibility

6.0credibility

National Rank#30

% of All Sightings1.1%

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Salt Lake City, UT

10.0

Cities with Most Sightings

20 cities total

Salt Lake City246 Ogden54 St. George54 Sandy50 Orem48 Provo37 West Jordan30 Layton29 West Valley City27 Cedar City24 Tooele22 Lehi20

Shape Distribution

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star

light314·20.7%

question

unknown239·15.8%

triangle

triangle142·9.4%

disk

disk132·8.7%

sphere

sphere104·6.9%

+ 15 more shapes recorded

Sightings by Decade

Analysis

Utah, a state known for its stunning landscapes, also holds a significant place in UFO lore. With over 1500 reported sightings, Utah offers a unique perspective on the unexplained.

With 1,514 documented sightings, Utah ranks #30 among all locations in our database. The state has 27 sightings from aviation professionals and 86 reports involving physical effects such as vehicle interference or physiological reactions.

The most commonly reported shape is light, accounting for 20.7% of all sightings. The city with the most reports is Salt Lake City with 246 documented sightings.