Dataset overview
- Total events252,001
- Multi-source26,499
- Dated245,551
- Date range1686 – 2026
- Star-like Points of Light24,643
Stationary or moving point lights resembling stars, often pulsating or changing color.
- Other/Unclassified23,538
Vague, ambiguous, misidentification, or reports not fitting other themes.
- Orbs and Spheres16,381
Round balls or spheres of light, often glowing or colored, hovering or moving.
- Triangular and V-shaped Craft13,276
Triangle, V, delta, or boomerang-shaped objects, often with corner or underside lights.
- Disc and Saucer Craft13,224
Classic flying saucers, discs, domed or convex objects with structured features.
- Formations and Multiple Objects11,414
Multiple lights or objects flying in formation, arrays, or merging/splitting groups.
- Unusual or Geometric Shapes10,383
Crescent, diamond, hook, cone, corkscrew, square or other atypical structured forms.
- Fireballs and Meteor-like9,939
Bright fireballs, burning trails, or fast meteor-like streaks across the sky.
- Orange/Amber Lights8,825
Distinctive orange, red, or amber glowing lights, frequently in groups or fleets.
- Physical and Environmental Effects7,905
Skyquakes, power outages, ground marks, beams, electronic interference, or odd noises.
- Radar/Aviation Encounter7,202
Objects tracked on radar, pursued by aircraft, or interacting with planes/airbases.
- Cigar and Cylinder Craft5,704
Elongated cigar, cylinder, or rocket-body shaped objects.
- Entity or Occupant Sighting5,287
Reports of beings, occupants, or humanoid features associated with the object.
- Erratic or High-speed Maneuvers5,242
Objects with zigzag, darting, non-ballistic, or impossibly fast/abrupt movement.
- Close Encounter and Landing4,760
Objects landing, hovering near ground, leaving physical traces, or following vehicles.
- Animal Reactions and Mutilations1,188
Animal distress, cattle/livestock mutilations, or anomalous effects on creatures.
- Abduction and Contact1,110
Witnesses taken aboard, examined, communicated with, or experiencing onboard events.