Here are ten most notable UFO sightings that have captured public interest and are often discussed in the realm of UFO phenomena:
- Roswell Incident (1947) – A purported crash of an alien spacecraft in Roswell, New Mexico, that led to widespread speculation and government secrecy.
- Phoenix Lights (1997) – Thousands of witnesses reported seeing a series of lights in a V-shaped formation over Arizona, sparking debate about their origin.
- Tic Tac UFO (2004) – U.S. Navy pilots encountered a fast-moving, Tic Tac-shaped object off the coast of California, later confirmed by military footage.
- Westall School Incident (1966) – Over 200 students and teachers in Australia reported seeing a saucer-shaped object hover and land near their school.
- Battle of Los Angeles (1942) – Air raid sirens sounded in Los Angeles during World War II, and anti-aircraft artillery fired at unidentified objects in the sky.
- Rendlesham Forest Incident (1980) – U.S. military personnel reported encounters with a triangular craft near a military base in England, with unexplained lights and radiation readings.
- Cash-Landrum Incident (1980) – Two women in Texas reported seeing a diamond-shaped object that emitted heat and caused health issues.
- Kauai UFO (1971) – Multiple witnesses, including police officers, reported seeing a bright object hovering over the island of Kauai in Hawaii.
- O’Hare Airport Incident (2006) – Airport employees and pilots reported seeing a disc-shaped object hovering over O’Hare International Airport in Chicago.
- The Hessdalen Lights (1980s-present) – Mysterious lights have been observed in the Hessdalen Valley in Norway, leading to scientific investigations and theories about their origin.
These sightings continue to intrigue researchers and enthusiasts, with many theories surrounding their causes and implications.