UFO sightings by place
UFO sightings in Somerset: 50 reports
SkyUnknown lists 50 UFO sightings in Somerset, from 1997 to 2009, drawn from official records: Ministry of Defence (UK). The busiest year was 2009, with 11 cases.
For these 50 cases, the source gives no conclusion: the UK Ministry of Defence published witness reports without investigation.
Most frequently named places: Bristol (4), Weston-super-Mare (3), Frome (3), Bath (3), and Mare (3).
- cases
- 50
- unidentified
- 0
- period
- 1997–2009
- source
- 1
Notable cases
The most complete records: account of the sighting, conclusion of the official investigation.
- Conclusion not availableOctober 23, 2009
Yeovil
Somerset, United Kingdom
Ministry of Defence (UK)
- Conclusion not availableSeptember 13, 2009
Shepton Mallet
Somerset, United Kingdom
Ministry of Defence (UK)
- Conclusion not availableSeptember 5, 2009
Frome
Somerset, United Kingdom
Ministry of Defence (UK)
- Conclusion not availableAugust 29, 2009
Yeovil
Somerset, United Kingdom
Ministry of Defence (UK)
- Conclusion not availableAugust 17, 2009
Langport
Somerset, United Kingdom
Ministry of Defence (UK)
- Conclusion not availableJuly 18, 2009
Mare
Somerset, United Kingdom
Ministry of Defence (UK)
- Conclusion not availableJuly 16, 2009
Mare
Somerset, United Kingdom
Ministry of Defence (UK)
- Conclusion not availableJuly 14, 2009
Taunton
Somerset, United Kingdom
Ministry of Defence (UK)
- Conclusion not availableJune 25, 2009
Minehead
Somerset, United Kingdom
Ministry of Defence (UK)
Other counties
All sightings
| Date | Place | Status | Identified cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2009 | Yeovil | Conclusion not available | |
| September 13, 2009 | Shepton Mallet | Conclusion not available | |
| September 5, 2009 | Frome | Conclusion not available | |
| August 29, 2009 | Yeovil | Conclusion not available | |
| August 17, 2009 | Langport | Conclusion not available | |
| July 18, 2009 | Mare | Conclusion not available | |
| July 16, 2009 | Mare | Conclusion not available | |
| July 14, 2009 | Taunton | Conclusion not available | |
| June 25, 2009 | Minehead | Conclusion not available | |
| February 10, 2009 | Mare | Conclusion not available | |
| February 10, 2009 | Somerset | Conclusion not available | |
| November 4, 2008 | Somerton | Conclusion not available | |
| August 2, 2008 | Bridgewater | Conclusion not available | |
| June 29, 2008 | Not stated | Conclusion not available | |
| September 9, 2007 | Bath | Conclusion not available | |
| June 9, 2007 | Ilminster | Conclusion not available | |
| November 3, 2006 | Camsham | Conclusion not available | |
| February 20, 2005 | Barrington | Conclusion not available | |
| February 20, 2005 | East Coker near Yeovil | Conclusion not available | |
| February 20, 2005 | Nr Minehead | Conclusion not available | |
| February 20, 2005 | Somerset | Conclusion not available | |
| February 20, 2005 | Yeovil | Conclusion not available | |
| July 31, 2004 | Shepton Mallet | Conclusion not available | |
| June 28, 2003 | Glastonbury | Conclusion not available | |
| March 30, 2003 | Glastonbury | Conclusion not available | |
| March 2, 2002 | Weston-super-Mare | Conclusion not available | |
| December 30, 2001 | Baltonsborough | Conclusion not available | |
| July 30, 2001 | Bath | Conclusion not available | |
| June 17, 2001 | Weston-super-Mare | Conclusion not available | |
| May 12, 2001 | Bristol Channel | Conclusion not available | |
| January 12, 2001 | 25-30 miles over Bath | Conclusion not available | |
| September 25, 2000 | Highbridge | Conclusion not available | |
| December 9, 1999 | Melton/Woodbridge | Conclusion not available | |
| October 18, 1999 | Bath | Conclusion not available | |
| July 24, 1999 | Redcliff | Conclusion not available | |
| February 22, 1999 | Bristol | Conclusion not available | |
| February 22, 1999 | Weston-super-Mare | Conclusion not available | |
| January 26, 1999 | Henbury/Bristol | Conclusion not available | |
| November 18, 1998 | Minehead | Conclusion not available | |
| November 6, 1998 | Hanham | Conclusion not available | |
| August 30, 1998 | Yatton nr Bristol | Conclusion not available | |
| August 22, 1998 | Bristol | Conclusion not available | |
| August 17, 1998 | Frome | Conclusion not available | |
| August 17, 1998 | Hensbridge | Conclusion not available | |
| August 16, 1998 | Bristol | Conclusion not available | |
| August 16, 1998 | Frome | Conclusion not available | |
| November 12, 1997 | Watchet | Conclusion not available | |
| November 4, 1997 | A39/Minehead | Conclusion not available | |
| August 10, 1997 | Taunton | Conclusion not available | |
| April 22, 1997 | Bristol | Conclusion not available |
The figures on this page are computed from the official records cited on each case. See sources and method