World UFO Day 2024: Top 10 US States With the Most UFO Reports

Fascinated by UFO sightings? Uncover the top 10 US states with the highest number of reported incidents. Immerse yourself in captivating accounts and celebrate World UFO Day 2024 by delving into the mysteries of the unknown!

Every July 2nd, enthusiasts worldwide gather to celebrate World UFO Day. This day is all about stirring curiosity and sparking conversations about Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

World UFO Day traces its origins to 2001, with the date shifting slightly over time. It was initially set to coincide with pilot Kenneth Arnold’s reported UFO sighting in 1947, but later moved to July 2nd. This change aligned with the famous Roswell incident of 1947, where a mysterious crash in Roswell, New Mexico, fueled decades of speculation about UFOs and alien visitors.

A Celebration of Discovery and Open Dialogue

World UFO Day isn’t just about fantastical tales and little green men. It serves as a platform for open discussions about the vast unknown beyond our planet. It fosters a sense of wonder and ignites a passion for scientific exploration. The day unites UFO enthusiasts, researchers, and the simply curious to explore the universe’s mysteries more deeply.

Top 10 US States With the Most UFO Sightings
This list highlights UFO sightings reported across the United States, showcasing the top 10 states with the highest number of incidents, according to ABC News.

1. California (11,202 Sightings)
   The Golden State tops the list with the most UFO sightings in 2015. The latest sighting was on March 22nd, 2015, when a witness in Ladera Ranch saw a green object with a flaming tail falling from the sky.
2. Florida (5,113 Sightings)
   Residents of the Sunshine State reported numerous UFO sightings in 2015. The latest incident involved two objects—one green and one red—showing rapid changes in color, direction, and speed over Deltona on March 23rd, 2015.
3. Washington (5,004 Sightings)
   Washington ranks third. A phone call between siblings on March 24th in Everett led to a UFO sighting report. The witness described two massive, black, V-shaped crafts with orange lights.
4. Texas (4,359 Sightings)
   Texas nights weren’t always clear skies in 2015. A College Station resident reported seeing a red and green orb moving at incredible speeds through a telescope on March 25th. The object’s erratic movements suggested it wasn’t a conventional aircraft or satellite.
5. New York (3,837 Sightings)
   The Big Apple had its share of UFO reports in 2015. A bizarre sighting from the Bronx on March 22nd involved an alleged spaceship abduction attempt on an airplane, accompanied by strange sounds from an attic.
6. Arizona (3,212 Sightings)
   A Green Valley witness reported a bright white light under the moon for several nights in March, sparking curiosity about its nature and movement.
7. Pennsylvania (3,142 Sightings)
   Philadelphia saw a group of white lights vanish after hovering in the eastern sky for 30 seconds on March 25th.
8. Ohio (2,907 Sightings)
   A North Ridgefield resident 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.
9. Michigan (2,451 Sightings)
   A hovering, disappearing, and reappearing lit object in the Vicksburg sky on March 24th captured the attention of a Michigan witness.
10. 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.