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UFO sightings in District of Columbia

9 sightings have been reported in District of Columbia on this site — 1.31 for every 100,000 people. It ranks #40 of 50 US states by number of sightings and #10 per person.

9 sightings 1.31 per 100,000 people 0 in the last 12 months 🎥 6 with video Rank #40 of 50

Map of UFO sightings in District of Columbia

When UFOs are seen in District of Columbia

Sightings per month last 24 months
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Sightings per monthSightings
Dec 20241
Jan 20251
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Sightings per year
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Time of day local time, where the report gives one
12 am11 pm
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Time of daySightings
12 am1
1 am0
2 am0
3 am0
4 am0
5 am0
6 am0
7 am0
8 am0
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10 am0
11 am0
12 pm0
1 pm0
2 pm0
3 pm0
4 pm0
5 pm0
6 pm0
7 pm0
8 pm0
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11 pm0

Where and what people see

Top towns and cities
  • Washington D.C., District of Columbia2 22%
  • The Wharf, District of Columbia1 11%
  • National Press Club, District of Columbia1 11%
  • NoMa, District of Columbia1 11%
Top shapes
Colours
  • Orange2

UFO videos from District of Columbia

Lights over South Washington DC (Now and Recently)Orange orb over DC in March 2025UFO/UAP Rally at The Spirit of Justice Park in Washington D.C (November 13, 2024)THE DISCLOSURE PROJECT - MAY 9, 2001 - NATIONAL PRESS CLUB, WASHINGTON DCSomething in the sky over DC.don’t really know how impactful this is but felt important to post amidst the chaos. FM radio cut out near DC. “drone” interference maybe?

Latest UFO sightings in District of Columbia

Orange orb over DC in March 2025“UFOs Over Washington, DC: Are We on the Brink of First Contact or a Massive Deception?”don’t really know how impactful this is but felt important to post amidst the chaos. FM radio cut out near DC. “drone” interference maybe?Lights over South Washington DC (Now and Recently)UFO/UAP Rally at The Spirit of Justice Park in Washington D.C (November 13, 2024)Orb Sighting Over DCSomething in the sky over DC.THE DISCLOSURE PROJECT - MAY 9, 2001 - NATIONAL PRESS CLUB, WASHINGTON DCThe Washington UFOs were toying with the fighter jets that tried to get close to them during the 1952 incident over Washington D.C.

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Questions about UFO sightings in District of Columbia

How many UFO sightings have been reported in District of Columbia?

9 sightings in District of Columbia are on ufos.dev, from 1952 to 2025, with 0 in the last 12 months — 1.31 per 100,000 people.

Where in District of Columbia are UFOs seen most?

The most reports come from Washington D.C., District of Columbia (2), The Wharf, District of Columbia (1), National Press Club, District of Columbia (1).

When are UFOs most often seen in District of Columbia?

Most reports with a time are from around 12 am local time; the busiest year so far was 2024.

What shapes of UFO are reported in District of Columbia?

The most common are orb (2), light (1).

How do I report a UFO sighting in District of Columbia?

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 District of Columbia map. Report a sighting →

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Updated 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.

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