Californians Reported The Most UFO Sightings In The US In Recent Years – California

📍 Location

📝 Description

Latest NUFORC location data shows California has the highest number of reported UFO sightings in the United States, with 17,017 California location reports currently in NUFORC's database. This updates earlier estimates from Cheryl Costa's UFO Sightings Desk Reference (which covered reports through 2015) and confirms that California continues to lead in total reports across decades, not tied to a single event. The figures reflect aggregated statewide reports from MUFON and NUFORC and illustrate California's prominence as a persistent hotspot for unidentified aerial phenomena sightings and public reporting.

🔍 Circumstances

statewide aggregation of reports submitted to NUFORC (and cross-referenced with MUFON data) rather than a single observed event. The counts cover multiple years and a variety of shapes and descriptions, compiled to identify hotspots and trends rather than confirm extraterrestrial activity.

👤 Physical Description

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ℹ️ Additional Details

Data sourced from NUFORC's 'Reports by Location' page (California entry) and corroborated by broader analyses of NUFORC/MUFON datasets. The number (17,017) represents cumulative reports for California and does not indicate a confirmed single incident. The context aligns with ongoing patterns of skywatching and voluntary reporting across the state. See NUFORC location index and related coverage for methodological notes and updates.

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