UFO sightings in California

AI overview

Since 1990, there have been 220 reported sightings in or near California. Most sightings occur at night, accounting for 70% of the reports, and 163 of these include video. Orbs are the most common shape, followed by lights, while hovering and pulsing are frequent movements. The data shows a significant increase in recent years, with 2024 and 2025 being particularly busy, and December stands out as the most active month.

Notable reports include a Triplet UFO captured in digital thermal footage and a video of a humanoid object above Sequoia National Park. Other recorded instances include a sphere sighting in Long Beach and a UFO filmed in Culver City that resembles a depiction in a 1350 AD mural.