Explore UFO Sightings Around the World
UFO Globe is a free interactive 3D map of the most famous UFO and alien sighting locations on Earth. Spin the globe, click on glowing hotspots, and instantly access curated videos, news articles, and detailed reports about each encounter.
From the legendary 1947 Roswell Incident to the Pentagon-confirmed USS Nimitz Tic Tac encounter in 2004, our database covers 31+ documented sighting locations across multiple countries. Each entry includes the date, witness count, object shape, and links to documentary footage and authoritative sources.
Whether you're a serious UAP researcher, a casual enthusiast, or just curious about what people have seen in the skies, UFO Globe puts the entire history of extraterrestrial encounters at your fingertips.
Famous UFO Sighting Locations
Roswell Incident
1947Roswell, New Mexico, USA
A rancher discovered mysterious debris on his property. The US military initially announced recovery of a 'flying disc' before retracting the statement, calling it a weather balloon. This remains the most famous UFO incident in history.
Rendlesham Forest Incident
1980Suffolk, England, UK
US Air Force personnel stationed at RAF Woodbridge reported seeing strange lights in Rendlesham Forest. Deputy base commander Lt. Col. Charles Halt documented the encounter, including radiation readings at the landing site. Often called 'Britain's Roswell'.
Phoenix Lights
1997Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Thousands of people across Arizona witnessed a massive V-shaped formation of lights silently gliding over Phoenix. Governor Fife Symington initially mocked the reports but later admitted he also saw the craft and couldn't explain it.
Belgian UFO Wave
1989Belgium
Over 13,500 people reported seeing large, silent, triangular craft with lights hovering over Belgium. The Belgian Air Force scrambled F-16 fighters and confirmed radar locks on unknown objects performing maneuvers beyond known aircraft capabilities.
Tehran UFO Incident
1976Tehran, Iran
Iranian Air Force jets were scrambled to intercept a bright object over Tehran. When pilots tried to fire at it, their weapons systems jammed. The object released smaller objects and disabled the jets' instruments before disappearing at incredible speed.
Westall UFO Encounter
1966Melbourne, Australia
Over 200 students and teachers at Westall High School watched a silvery disc-shaped craft descend into a nearby field, then take off and fly away. Military personnel arrived and ordered witnesses not to discuss what they saw.
Shag Harbour Incident
1967Nova Scotia, Canada
Multiple witnesses saw a large illuminated object crash into the waters of Shag Harbour. The Canadian Coast Guard, RCMP, and military divers responded but found only yellow foam on the water's surface. No wreckage or aircraft was ever found.
Varginha UFO Incident
1996Varginha, Brazil
Three young women claimed to encounter a strange creature with brown oily skin, a large head, and red eyes crouching near a wall. Military convoys were seen in the area and a local hospital reportedly treated an unusual patient under military guard.
Ariel School Encounter
1994Ruwa, Zimbabwe
62 children at Ariel School reported a silver craft landing near the playground during recess. Several children described small beings with large black eyes who communicated telepathic messages about environmental destruction. Harvard psychiatrist Dr. John Mack investigated.
Washington D.C. UFO Incident
1952Washington, D.C., USA
On two consecutive weekends, unidentified blips appeared on radar at Washington National Airport and Andrews Air Force Base. F-94 jets were scrambled but couldn't catch the objects. It made front-page headlines nationwide and prompted a major Air Force press conference.
O'Hare Airport Sighting
2006Chicago, Illinois, USA
United Airlines employees and pilots reported a dark grey metallic disc hovering over Gate C17. The object suddenly shot upward through the cloud layer, leaving a visible hole in the overcast sky. The FAA initially denied any reports.
Hessdalen Lights
1981Hessdalen Valley, Norway
Unexplained lights have been observed in the Hessdalen valley since the early 1980s. The lights appear as bright white, yellow, or red orbs floating above the valley. Norwegian scientists set up an automated observation station. The phenomenon remains unexplained.
Kecksburg UFO Incident
1965Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, USA
A brilliant fireball was seen across six US states and Ontario, Canada. An acorn-shaped object reportedly crashed into woods near Kecksburg. Witnesses described hieroglyphic-like markings on the object before the military arrived and hauled it away on a flatbed truck.
Stephenville Lights
2008Stephenville, Texas, USA
Dozens of residents reported seeing a massive silent object with bright lights in the sky, about a mile long. Several witnesses said military jets appeared to chase the object. A local pilot described it as bigger than a Walmart and completely silent.
Kaikoura Lights
1978Kaikoura, New Zealand
A series of bright lights were filmed by an Australian TV crew aboard a cargo plane over the Kaikoura coast. The lights were tracked on radar and the footage became some of the most analyzed UFO film in history. The New Zealand Air Force investigated.
Colares UFO Flap
1977Colares Island, Brazil
Residents of Colares Island reported being attacked by beams of light from UFOs, leaving burn marks and puncture wounds. The Brazilian Air Force launched Operation Saucer to investigate. The lead investigator later died under mysterious circumstances.
Skinwalker Ranch
1994Uintah County, Utah, USA
A 512-acre ranch known for decades of reported paranormal activity including UFOs, cattle mutilations, poltergeist activity, and cryptid sightings. Billionaire Robert Bigelow purchased it for research, later acquired by Brandon Fugal. Now featured on a History Channel series.
Night of the UFOs
1986São Paulo, Brazil
Brazilian Air Force jets chased 21 UFOs detected on radar over several states. The objects executed impossible maneuvers at estimated speeds of 1,500+ km/h. The Air Minister held a press conference confirming the incident. Official military documents were later declassified.
Japan Airlines Flight 1628
1986Alaska, USA
Captain Kenju Terauchi of JAL Flight 1628 reported a massive walnut-shaped craft following his cargo plane over Alaska. FAA radar confirmed an unidentified target. The captain estimated the object was twice the size of an aircraft carrier.
USS Nimitz Tic Tac UFO
2004Pacific Ocean off San Diego, USA
Navy Commander David Fravor and other USS Nimitz pilots encountered a white Tic Tac-shaped object that performed physics-defying maneuvers over the Pacific. The object dropped from 80,000 feet to sea level in seconds. Pentagon officially released the FLIR footage in 2020.
Gimbal & Go Fast UFOs
2015Atlantic Ocean, East Coast USA
US Navy pilots from the USS Theodore Roosevelt recorded two now-famous videos. 'Gimbal' shows a rotating object with no visible propulsion. 'Go Fast' captures an object skimming above the ocean at high speed. Both were officially released by the Pentagon in 2020.
Area 51
1955Nevada, USA
The most famous military base in the world. The US government didn't acknowledge its existence until 2013. Long associated with UFO conspiracy theories, alleged reverse-engineering of alien technology, and reported sightings of experimental aircraft. Bob Lazar claims he worked on alien spacecraft there.
Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is UFO Globe?
UFO Globe is a free interactive 3D map that shows famous UFO and alien sighting locations worldwide. You can spin the globe, click on markers, and instantly access videos, news, and detailed reports about each encounter.
▶How many UFO sightings are on the map?
We currently feature 31 documented sighting locations from multiple countries, spanning from 1947 to the present day. We focus on the most well-documented and significant incidents.
▶What is the most famous UFO sighting?
The 1947 Roswell Incident in New Mexico, USA, is widely considered the most famous UFO event. A rancher discovered mysterious debris, and the US military initially announced recovery of a 'flying disc' before retracting the statement.
▶Are these UFO sightings verified?
The sightings featured on UFO Globe are all well-documented incidents from credible sources including government investigations (Project Blue Book, Pentagon UAP Task Force), military reports, and respected journalistic investigations.
▶What does UAP mean?
UAP stands for Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, the term now preferred by the US Department of Defense and NASA over 'UFO' (Unidentified Flying Object). Both terms refer to observed airborne objects that cannot be immediately identified.
▶Which country has the most UFO sightings?
The United States reports the most UFO sightings, followed by Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Australia. However, sightings have been reported on every continent except Antarctica.
▶What was the Tic Tac UFO?
The Tic Tac UFO was a white, capsule-shaped object encountered by US Navy pilots from the USS Nimitz in 2004. Commander David Fravor reported it performed physics-defying maneuvers. The Pentagon officially released the FLIR video in 2020.
▶Can I watch videos of these UFO sightings?
Yes! Each sighting on UFO Globe includes curated YouTube videos, including documentaries, news reports, and original footage when available. Just click on any marker on the globe to access them.
▶What are the Hessdalen Lights?
The Hessdalen Lights are unexplained luminous phenomena observed in the Hessdalen valley in Norway since the 1980s. They appear as bright orbs floating above the valley. Norwegian scientists have set up automated observation stations but the cause remains unknown.
▶Is UFO Globe free to use?
Yes, UFO Globe is completely free. No signup or download needed. Just open the site, spin the globe, and start exploring alien encounters from around the world.
▶What happened at Rendlesham Forest?
In December 1980, US Air Force personnel at RAF Woodbridge in England reported seeing strange lights in Rendlesham Forest. Deputy base commander Lt. Col. Charles Halt documented the encounter, including radiation readings. It's often called 'Britain's Roswell'.
▶Has any government confirmed UFO sightings?
Yes. The US Pentagon officially released three Navy UFO videos in 2020 and established the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). Brazil, France, Chile, and the UK have also declassified UFO investigation files.
▶What is Area 51?
Area 51 is a highly classified US Air Force facility in Nevada. The US government didn't acknowledge its existence until 2013. It's long been associated with UFO conspiracy theories, though officially it's used for experimental aircraft testing.
▶What was the Phoenix Lights?
On March 13, 1997, thousands of people across Arizona witnessed a massive V-shaped formation of lights silently gliding over Phoenix. Even the state governor later admitted he saw the unexplained craft.
▶How do I report a UFO sighting?
You can report UFO sightings to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) at nuforc.org, or to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) at mufon.com. Many countries also have their own national reporting centers.