UFO sightings in NevadaMap of UFO sightings in Nevada
When UFOs are seen in Nevada
Dec 2024Nov 2026
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| Sightings per month | Sightings |
|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 5 |
| Jan 2025 | 6 |
| Feb 2025 | 5 |
| Mar 2025 | 1 |
| Apr 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| Jun 2025 | 2 |
| Jul 2025 | 3 |
| Aug 2025 | 0 |
| Sep 2025 | 0 |
| Oct 2025 | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2026 | 0 |
19652026
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| Sightings per year | Sightings |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 1 |
| 1966 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2026 | 32 |
12 am11 pm
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| Time of day | Sightings |
|---|---|
| 12 am | 0 |
| 1 am | 0 |
| 2 am | 0 |
| 3 am | 1 |
| 4 am | 4 |
| 5 am | 2 |
| 6 am | 1 |
| 7 am | 0 |
| 8 am | 1 |
| 9 am | 0 |
| 10 am | 3 |
| 11 am | 0 |
| 12 pm | 2 |
| 1 pm | 1 |
| 2 pm | 1 |
| 3 pm | 1 |
| 4 pm | 0 |
| 5 pm | 1 |
| 6 pm | 2 |
| 7 pm | 1 |
| 8 pm | 3 |
| 9 pm | 5 |
| 10 pm | 2 |
| 11 pm | 0 |
Where and what people see
- Area 51, Nevada90 47%
- Las Vegas, Nevada55 29%
- Nellis AFB, Nevada7 4%
- Papoose Lake, Nevada5 3%
- Reno, Nevada3 2%
- White12
- Red7
- Green6
- Silver5
- Black4
- Grey3
- Yellow3
- Gold1
UFO videos from Nevada
Latest UFO sightings in Nevada
Questions about UFO sightings in Nevada
How many UFO sightings have been reported in Nevada?
191 sightings in Nevada are on ufos.dev, from 1965 to 2026, with 37 in the last 12 months — 6.15 per 100,000 people.
Where in Nevada are UFOs seen most?
The most reports come from Area 51, Nevada (90), Las Vegas, Nevada (55), Nellis AFB, Nevada (7).
When are UFOs most often seen in Nevada?
Most reports with a time are from around 9 pm local time; the busiest year so far was 2025.
What shapes of UFO are reported in Nevada?
The most common are orb (16), light (13), triangle (7), saucer (6).
How do I report a UFO sighting in Nevada?
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 Nevada map. Report a sighting →
Other US states
California 575
Arizona 243
Florida 197
New Mexico 195
New York 194
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.
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