Sightings by metro

UAP sightings near you, organised by U.S. metropolitan area.

The Council maintains a standing reference for the fifty largest U.S. metros. Each entry carries an estimated public report count from NUFORC and MUFON, the local sky-condition context, and the nearest publicly recognised dark-sky observation site.

Metros: 50
Combined population: 201.8M
Reports (est.): 20,190

Northeast

2 metros

NY 1,950 reports

New York, NY

Metro pop. 19,498,249 · 40.71°, -74.01°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the New York, NY metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

MA 490 reports

Boston, MA

Metro pop. 4,919,179 · 42.36°, -71.06°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Boston, MA metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

Mid-Atlantic

4 metros

DC 630 reports

Washington, DC

Metro pop. 6,304,975 · 38.91°, -77.04°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Washington, DC metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

PA 620 reports

Philadelphia, PA

Metro pop. 6,228,601 · 39.95°, -75.17°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Philadelphia, PA metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

MD 280 reports

Baltimore, MD

Metro pop. 2,834,316 · 39.29°, -76.61°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Baltimore, MD metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

VA 180 reports

Virginia Beach, VA

Metro pop. 1,799,674 · 36.85°, -75.98°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Virginia Beach, VA metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

Southeast

9 metros

GA 630 reports

Atlanta, GA

Metro pop. 6,307,261 · 33.75°, -84.39°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

FL 620 reports

Miami, FL

Metro pop. 6,183,199 · 25.76°, -80.19°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Miami, FL metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

NC 280 reports

Charlotte, NC

Metro pop. 2,805,115 · 35.23°, -80.84°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Charlotte, NC metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

TN 210 reports

Nashville, TN

Metro pop. 2,102,573 · 36.16°, -86.78°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Nashville, TN metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

FL 170 reports

Jacksonville, FL

Metro pop. 1,713,240 · 30.33°, -81.66°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Jacksonville, FL metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

NC 150 reports

Raleigh, NC

Metro pop. 1,509,231 · 35.78°, -78.64°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Raleigh, NC metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

TN 130 reports

Memphis, TN

Metro pop. 1,335,674 · 35.15°, -90.05°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Memphis, TN metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

KY 130 reports

Louisville, KY

Metro pop. 1,285,439 · 38.25°, -85.76°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Louisville, KY metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

LA 100 reports

New Orleans, LA

Metro pop. 962,165 · 29.95°, -90.07°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the New Orleans, LA metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

Midwest

10 metros

IL 930 reports

Chicago, IL

Metro pop. 9,262,825 · 41.88°, -87.63°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Chicago, IL metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

MI 430 reports

Detroit, MI

Metro pop. 4,342,304 · 42.33°, -83.05°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Detroit, MI metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

MN 370 reports

Minneapolis, MN

Metro pop. 3,690,261 · 44.98°, -93.27°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Minneapolis, MN metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

MO 220 reports

Kansas City, MO

Metro pop. 2,192,035 · 39.10°, -94.58°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Kansas City, MO metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

OH 220 reports

Cleveland, OH

Metro pop. 2,185,825 · 41.50°, -81.69°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Cleveland, OH metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

OH 220 reports

Columbus, OH

Metro pop. 2,180,271 · 39.96°, -83.00°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Columbus, OH metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

IN 210 reports

Indianapolis, IN

Metro pop. 2,126,804 · 39.77°, -86.16°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Indianapolis, IN metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

WI 160 reports

Milwaukee, WI

Metro pop. 1,574,731 · 43.04°, -87.91°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Milwaukee, WI metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

NE 100 reports

Omaha, NE

Metro pop. 983,969 · 41.26°, -95.93°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Omaha, NE metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

KS 60 reports

Wichita, KS

Metro pop. 647,610 · 37.69°, -97.33°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Wichita, KS metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

Southwest

13 metros

TX 810 reports

Arlington, TX

Metro pop. 8,100,037 · 32.74°, -97.11°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Arlington, TX metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

TX 810 reports

Dallas, TX

Metro pop. 8,100,037 · 32.78°, -96.80°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Dallas, TX metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

TX 810 reports

Fort Worth, TX

Metro pop. 8,100,037 · 32.76°, -97.33°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Fort Worth, TX metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

TX 750 reports

Houston, TX

Metro pop. 7,510,253 · 29.76°, -95.37°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Houston, TX metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

AZ 510 reports

Mesa, AZ

Metro pop. 5,070,110 · 33.42°, -111.83°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Mesa, AZ metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

AZ 510 reports

Phoenix, AZ

Metro pop. 5,070,110 · 33.45°, -112.07°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

TX 260 reports

San Antonio, TX

Metro pop. 2,601,788 · 29.42°, -98.49°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the San Antonio, TX metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

TX 250 reports

Austin, TX

Metro pop. 2,473,275 · 30.27°, -97.74°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Austin, TX metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

OK 150 reports

Oklahoma City, OK

Metro pop. 1,481,295 · 35.47°, -97.52°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

AZ 110 reports

Tucson, AZ

Metro pop. 1,063,162 · 32.22°, -110.97°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Tucson, AZ metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

OK 100 reports

Tulsa, OK

Metro pop. 1,015,331 · 36.15°, -95.99°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Tulsa, OK metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

NM 90 reports

Albuquerque, NM

Metro pop. 916,528 · 35.08°, -106.65°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Albuquerque, NM metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

TX 90 reports

El Paso, TX

Metro pop. 873,331 · 31.76°, -106.48°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the El Paso, TX metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

West

12 metros

CA 1,290 reports

Long Beach, CA

Metro pop. 12,872,322 · 33.77°, -118.19°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Long Beach, CA metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

CA 1,290 reports

Los Angeles, CA

Metro pop. 12,872,322 · 34.05°, -118.24°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Los Angeles, CA metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

CA 460 reports

Oakland, CA

Metro pop. 4,566,961 · 37.80°, -122.27°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Oakland, CA metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

CA 460 reports

San Francisco, CA

Metro pop. 4,566,961 · 37.77°, -122.42°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the San Francisco, CA metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

WA 400 reports

Seattle, WA

Metro pop. 4,044,837 · 47.61°, -122.33°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Seattle, WA metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

CA 330 reports

San Diego, CA

Metro pop. 3,286,069 · 32.72°, -117.16°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the San Diego, CA metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

CO 300 reports

Denver, CO

Metro pop. 3,005,131 · 39.74°, -104.99°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Denver, CO metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

OR 250 reports

Portland, OR

Metro pop. 2,511,612 · 45.52°, -122.68°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Portland, OR metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

CA 240 reports

Sacramento, CA

Metro pop. 2,415,145 · 38.58°, -121.49°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Sacramento, CA metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

NV 230 reports

Las Vegas, NV

Metro pop. 2,336,573 · 36.17°, -115.14°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Las Vegas, NV metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

CA 120 reports

Fresno, CA

Metro pop. 1,180,020 · 36.74°, -119.79°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Fresno, CA metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.

CO 80 reports

Colorado Springs, CO

Metro pop. 768,832 · 38.83°, -104.82°

The Council's standing reference for unidentified aerial phenomena in the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan area: estimated public report counts, sky conditions, the nearest low-light-pollution observation site, and how to file a sighting that the Council can review.