World UFO Day 2024: Top 10 US States With Highest Number of Reports
Every year on July 2nd, enthusiasts around the world come together to celebrate World UFO Day. This day is dedicated to sparking curiosity and igniting discussions about Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
The origins of World UFO Day can be traced back to 2001, though the exact date has shifted slightly over time. Initially proposed to coincide with the reported sighting of a UFO by pilot Kenneth Arnold in 1947, the date eventually changed to July 2nd. This shift aligned with the infamous Roswell incident of 1947, where a crashed object in Roswell, New Mexico, fueled speculation about UFOs and alien visitation for decades.
A Celebration of Exploration and Open Dialogue
World UFO Day is not just about fantastical stories and green men. It serves as a springboard for open discussions about the vast unknown beyond our planet. It encourages a sense of wonder and ignites a passion for scientific exploration. The day brings together UFO enthusiasts, researchers, and the simply curious to delve deeper into the mysteries of the universe.
Top 10 US States With Highest Number of Reports of UFO Sightings
This list explores UFO sightings reported across the United States, highlighting the top 10 states with the most reported incidents, according to ABC News.
- California (11,202 Sightings)
The Golden State takes the top spot with the most UFO sightings in 2015. The most recent reported sighting occurred on March 22nd 2015, when a witness in Ladera Ranch described a green object falling from the sky with a flaming tail.
- Florida (5,113 Sightings)
Sunshine State residents reported numerous UFO sightings in 2015. The most recent incident involved two objects, one green and one red, exhibiting rapid changes in colour, direction, and speed over Deltona on March 23rd 2015.
- Washington (5,004 Sightings)
Washington comes in at number three. A phone call between siblings on March 24th in Everett turned into a reported UFO sighting. The witness described two massive, black, V-shaped crafts with orange lights.
- Texas (4,359 Sightings)
Texas nights weren’t all clear skies in 2015. A resident of College Station reported a red and green orb moving at incredible speeds through a telescope on March 25th. The object’s erratic movements and speed suggested it wasn’t a conventional aircraft or satellite.
- New York (3,837 Sightings)
The Big Apple saw its fair share of UFO reports in 2015. A bizarre sighting from the Bronx on March 22nd involved a claimed spaceship abduction attempt on an airplane, accompanied by strange sounds from an attic.
- Arizona (3,212 Sightings)
A witness in Green Valley reported a bright white light under the moon for several nights in March, sparking curiosity about its nature and movement.
- Pennsylvania (3,142 Sightings)
Philadelphia saw a group of white lights vanish after hovering in the eastern sky for 30 seconds on March 25th.
- Ohio (2,907 Sightings)
A resident of North Ridgefield reported a chevron-shaped craft flying at low altitude behind trees on March 22nd. The object moved from left to right before returning the way it came.
- Michigan (2,451 Sightings)
A hovering, disappearing, and reappearing lit object in the Vicksburg sky on March 24th captured the attention of a witness in Michigan.
- North Carolina (2,273 Sightings)
A silent craft with a bright front light followed by two red horizontal lights was reported by a witness in Pfafftown on March 18th. The object appeared slowly and then vanished rapidly.
