UFO sightings in CaliforniaMap of UFO sightings in California
When UFOs are seen in California
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| Sightings per month | Sightings |
|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 54 |
| Jan 2025 | 22 |
| Feb 2025 | 13 |
| Mar 2025 | 6 |
| Apr 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 8 |
| Jun 2025 | 8 |
| Jul 2025 | 9 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 |
| Sep 2025 | 6 |
| Oct 2025 | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | 7 |
| Jan 2026 | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | 7 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2026 | 0 |
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| Sightings per year | Sightings |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 2 |
| 1943 | 0 |
| 1944 | 0 |
| 1945 | 0 |
| 1946 | 0 |
| 1947 | 0 |
| 1948 | 0 |
| 1949 | 0 |
| 1950 | 0 |
| 1951 | 1 |
| 1952 | 0 |
| 1953 | 0 |
| 1954 | 0 |
| 1955 | 0 |
| 1956 | 0 |
| 1957 | 0 |
| 1958 | 0 |
| 1959 | 0 |
| 1960 | 0 |
| 1961 | 0 |
| 1962 | 0 |
| 1963 | 0 |
| 1964 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 0 |
| 1968 | 0 |
| 1969 | 0 |
| 1970 | 0 |
| 1971 | 0 |
| 1972 | 0 |
| 1973 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 |
| 1975 | 0 |
| 1976 | 0 |
| 1977 | 0 |
| 1978 | 0 |
| 1979 | 0 |
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 72 |
| 2022 | 65 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 136 |
| 2025 | 95 |
| 2026 | 39 |
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| Time of day | Sightings |
|---|---|
| 12 am | 7 |
| 1 am | 9 |
| 2 am | 10 |
| 3 am | 10 |
| 4 am | 5 |
| 5 am | 8 |
| 6 am | 4 |
| 7 am | 4 |
| 8 am | 3 |
| 9 am | 8 |
| 10 am | 4 |
| 11 am | 3 |
| 12 pm | 4 |
| 1 pm | 4 |
| 2 pm | 5 |
| 3 pm | 9 |
| 4 pm | 10 |
| 5 pm | 12 |
| 6 pm | 21 |
| 7 pm | 26 |
| 8 pm | 15 |
| 9 pm | 40 |
| 10 pm | 17 |
| 11 pm | 12 |
Where and what people see
- Los Angeles, California83 14%
- San Diego, California50 9%
- Joshua Tree, California15 3%
- San Francisco, California15 3%
- Sacramento, California14 2%
- White29
- Red26
- Black23
- Silver20
- Orange19
- Green14
- Blue12
- Multicolored8
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Questions about UFO sightings in California
How many UFO sightings have been reported in California?
575 sightings in California are on ufos.dev, from 1942 to 2026, with 51 in the last 12 months — 1.45 per 100,000 people.
Where in California are UFOs seen most?
The most reports come from Los Angeles, California (83), San Diego, California (50), Joshua Tree, California (15).
When are UFOs most often seen in California?
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 California?
The most common are light (77), orb (60), triangle (32), sphere (25).
How do I report a UFO sighting in California?
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 California map. Report a sighting →
Other US states
Arizona 243
Florida 197
New Mexico 195
New York 194
Nevada 191
Texas 168
New Jersey 145
Washington 108
Colorado 106
Illinois 87
Utah 86
Pennsylvania 83Updated 13 November 2026. Population: Wikidata (US census). Places are worked out from what each report says, so a few may be missing or in the wrong place. Flags: flagcdn.com.