UFO sightings in United Kingdom

AI overview

Between 1977 and 2026, there have been 276 reported sightings in or near the United Kingdom. Most sightings involve orbs, lights, or triangles, with movement patterns frequently described as hovering or pulsing. The data shows that 54% of these reports occurred at night, and 183 include video footage. Recent years, specifically 2024 and 2025, have been particularly busy, with November being the most common month for reports.

Notable accounts include Andrew Clifton’s slow-motion phone video of a strange object performing an unusual turn over the Malvern Hills, and a report of a drone leaving the scene as an F-15 approaches. Other mentions include a possible photograph of an object seen over UK bases and a report regarding a Manchester UK sighting.