Map of UFO sightings in the United Kingdom
When UFOs are seen in the United Kingdom
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| Sightings per month | Sightings |
|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 46 |
| Jan 2025 | 27 |
| Feb 2025 | 7 |
| Mar 2025 | 9 |
| Apr 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 11 |
| Jun 2025 | 13 |
| Jul 2025 | 5 |
| Aug 2025 | 11 |
| Sep 2025 | 9 |
| Oct 2025 | 9 |
| Nov 2025 | 16 |
| Dec 2025 | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | 7 |
| Feb 2026 | 7 |
| Mar 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| Jun 2026 | 17 |
| Jul 2026 | 8 |
| Aug 2026 | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2026 | 1 |
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| Sightings per year | Sightings |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 1 |
| 1953 | 0 |
| 1954 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 |
| 1956 | 0 |
| 1957 | 0 |
| 1958 | 0 |
| 1959 | 0 |
| 1960 | 0 |
| 1961 | 0 |
| 1962 | 0 |
| 1963 | 0 |
| 1964 | 0 |
| 1965 | 0 |
| 1966 | 0 |
| 1967 | 0 |
| 1968 | 0 |
| 1969 | 0 |
| 1970 | 0 |
| 1971 | 0 |
| 1972 | 0 |
| 1973 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 |
| 1975 | 0 |
| 1976 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 0 |
| 1979 | 0 |
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 60 |
| 2022 | 63 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 164 |
| 2025 | 123 |
| 2026 | 60 |
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| Time of day | Sightings |
|---|---|
| 12 am | 8 |
| 1 am | 11 |
| 2 am | 4 |
| 3 am | 6 |
| 4 am | 2 |
| 5 am | 5 |
| 6 am | 5 |
| 7 am | 3 |
| 8 am | 2 |
| 9 am | 1 |
| 10 am | 2 |
| 11 am | 3 |
| 12 pm | 6 |
| 1 pm | 4 |
| 2 pm | 9 |
| 3 pm | 6 |
| 4 pm | 14 |
| 5 pm | 21 |
| 6 pm | 14 |
| 7 pm | 14 |
| 8 pm | 20 |
| 9 pm | 24 |
| 10 pm | 21 |
| 11 pm | 10 |
Where and what people see
- Rendlesham Forest, United Kingdom28 5%
- London, United Kingdom28 5%
- Calvine, United Kingdom15 2%
- Manchester, United Kingdom11 2%
- North London, United Kingdom5 1%
- White38
- Black28
- Red22
- Silver17
- Orange16
- Green13
- Blue9
- Multicolored7
UFO videos from the United Kingdom
Latest UFO sightings in the United Kingdom
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Questions about UFO sightings in the United Kingdom
How many UFO sightings have been reported in the United Kingdom?
622 sightings in the United Kingdom are on ufos.dev, from 1952 to 2026, with 72 in the last 12 months — 0.90 per 100,000 people.
Where in the United Kingdom are UFOs seen most?
The most reports come from Rendlesham Forest, United Kingdom (28), London, United Kingdom (28), Calvine, United Kingdom (15).
When are UFOs most often seen in the United Kingdom?
Most reports with a time are from around 9 pm local time; the busiest year so far was 2024.
What shapes of UFO are reported in the United Kingdom?
The most common are light (83), orb (45), triangle (33), sphere (26).
How do I report a UFO sighting in the United Kingdom?
Post it on ufos.dev with the date, time and place — it is checked against the sky that night (launches, satellites, planets, planes) and appears on the United Kingdom map. Report a sighting →
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Updated 13 November 2026. Population: World Bank. Places are worked out from what each report says, so a few may be missing or in the wrong place. Flags: flagcdn.com.