UFO sightings in New York

AI overview

There have been 88 reported sightings in or near New York between 1976 and 2026. Most sightings involve orbs or lights, with pulsing being a common movement pattern. The data shows a recent increase in activity, particularly during 2024 and 2025, with December and November being the busiest months. A large majority of these reports occurred at night, and 65 of the sightings included video.

Notable reports include unidentified flying objects over Brooklyn in 2025 and a sighting over Astoria, Queens, involving a bright light with blue “tentacle” pulses. Other reports mention multiple objects and various shapes like triangles, cylinders, and fireballs.