List of reported UFO sightings



This is a list of notable reported sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and related claims of close encounters or abductions. UFO's are generally considered to include any perceived aerial phenomenon that cannot be immediately identified or explained. Upon investigation, most UFOs are identified as known objects or atmospheric phenomena, while a small number remain unexplained. UFOs have been referred to using a range terms including the more specific "flying saucer" and the more general "unidentified anomalous phenomena" (UAP). The term "UAP" is sometimes used to avoid cultural associations with UFO conspiracy theories.

By location
The lists below contain UFO reports mentioned above, along with less notable UFO reports from the specific areas.

• Africa

• Albania

• Argentina

• Australia

• Belarus

• Belgium

• Brazil

• Canada

• Canary Islands

• China

• Czech Republic

• France

• Greece

• India

• Indonesia

• Iran

• Italy

• Mexico

• Nepal

• New Zealand

• Norway

• Outer space

• Poland

• Russia

• South Africa

• Spain

• Sweden

• United Kingdom

• United States