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UFO sightings in the 2010s: 1,412 reports

SkyUnknown lists 1,412 UFO sightings in the 2010s worldwide, drawn from official records: GEIPAN (CNES) for 1,353 cases, Aeronautica Militare (Italie) for 42, and PURSUE (gouvernement des États-Unis) for 17. The busiest year was 2015, with 218 cases.

Of the 1,411 cases with a conclusion from their source, 76% are explained (with certainty or probably), 19% lack the data to conclude, and 78 remain unidentified. The most frequent identified causes: sky lanterns (330); aircraft (164); balloons (91).

For the other 1 cases, the source gives no conclusion.

Most frequently named places: Toulouse (18), Lyon (11), Marseille (7), Nice (7), and Metz (6).

cases
1,412
unidentified
78
period
2010–2019
sources
3
Map of the cases

Notable cases

The most complete records: account of the sighting, conclusion of the official investigation.

All decades

Sightings by year

144
10141
11181
12212
13197
14218
1597
1677
1765
1880
19

Identified causes

For cases explained with certainty or probably.

By country

The 200 most recent sightings (out of 1,412)

DatePlaceStatus
December 19, 2019Lyon · RhôneProbably explained
December 8, 2019La Saulce · Hautes-AlpesExplained
December 7, 2019Embrun · Hautes-AlpesExplained
December 6, 2019Chauriat · Puy-de-DômeExplained
December 2, 2019Pontarlier · DoubsExplained
December 1, 2019Soustons · LandesProbably explained
November 29, 2019Favars · CorrèzeInsufficient data
November 26, 2019Villers-lès-Luxeuil · Haute-SaôneUnexplained
November 25, 2019CastelloneConclusion not available
November 21, 2019Le Moule · GuadeloupeExplained
November 15, 2019Cestas · GirondeExplained
November 15, 2019Renage · IsèreProbably explained
October 25, 2019Case-Pilote · MartiniqueExplained
October 8, 2019Launaguet · Haute-GaronneExplained
October 5, 2019Baraigne · AudeExplained
October 5, 2019Les Epesses · VendéeExplained
September 30, 2019Florensac · HéraultProbably explained
September 18, 2019Metz · MoselleInsufficient data
September 17, 2019Auxerre · YonneExplained
September 14, 2019Gigny · YonneExplained
September 2, 2019Fabrègues · HéraultExplained
August 30, 2019Durbans · LotExplained
August 29, 2019Plaisance-du-Touch · Haute-GaronneProbably explained
August 25, 2019Lurcy-Lévis · AllierExplained
August 25, 2019ParisProbably explained
August 16, 2019Cornate D’AddaUnexplained
August 16, 2019Port-la-Nouvelle · AudeExplained
August 16, 2019RomeExplained
August 8, 2019Landouzy-la-Ville · AisneExplained
August 2, 2019Loyettes · AinInsufficient data
July 23, 2019Fort-Mardyck · NordProbably explained
July 14, 2019Billy-Montigny · Pas-de-CalaisProbably explained
July 10, 2019Castres · TarnExplained
July 7, 2019Cartelègue · GirondeExplained
July 2, 2019Châteauneuf · SavoieProbably explained
June 30, 2019Angers · Maine-et-LoireInsufficient data
June 29, 2019Montpellier · HéraultProbably explained
June 25, 2019La Roche-Chalais · DordogneExplained
June 21, 2019Lyon · RhôneProbably explained
June 18, 2019Le Pian-Médoc · GirondeExplained
June 18, 2019Loyettes · AinExplained
June 16, 2019Berville-sur-Mer · EureProbably explained
June 10, 2019Soveria MannelliUnexplained
June 4, 2019Passo Della FutaUnexplained
June 1, 2019Campsegret · DordogneProbably explained
May 31, 2019Aron · MayenneExplained
May 31, 2019Arronnes · AllierExplained
May 23, 2019Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer · VarProbably explained
May 18, 2019Clux-Villeneuve · Saône-et-LoireExplained
April 28, 2019ParisExplained
April 24, 2019Romilly-sur-Aigre · Eure-et-LoirExplained
April 21, 2019Velleron · VaucluseProbably explained
April 19, 2019Gresswiller · Bas-RhinExplained
April 18, 2019Écardenville-la-Campagne · EureExplained
April 8, 2019Cléden-Cap-Sizun · FinistèreExplained
March 29, 2019DrômeInsufficient data
March 28, 2019Aron · MayenneInsufficient data
March 16, 2019Bayonne · Pyrénées-AtlantiquesProbably explained
March 12, 2019Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche · Haute-VienneExplained
March 9, 2019La Roche-Blanche · Puy-de-DômeInsufficient data
February 24, 2019Semuy · ArdennesExplained
February 16, 2019Chavanges · AubeExplained
February 15, 2019Torpes (25) · VosgesExplained
February 13, 2019Berthegon · VienneExplained
February 6, 2019Franois · DoubsProbably explained
February 3, 2019Les Baroches · Meurthe-et-MoselleExplained
January 25, 2019MaleoUnexplained
January 17, 2019Les Abymes · GuadeloupeExplained
January 5, 2019CremosanoUnexplained
January 2, 2019Teloché · SartheExplained
2019CENTCOMUnexplained
2019Eastern United StatesUnexplained
2019Eastern United StatesUnexplained
2019Gulf of AmericaUnexplained
2019NORTHCOMUnexplained
2019Pacific OceanUnexplained
2019Pacific OceanUnexplained
2019Pacific OceanUnexplained
2019Pacific OceanUnexplained
2019Pacific OceanUnexplained
December 26, 2018Moulézan · GardProbably explained
December 21, 2018Villeneuve-sur-Lot · Lot-et-GaronneProbably explained
December 19, 2018Canale Di SiciliaUnexplained
December 11, 2018Dax · LandesInsufficient data
December 10, 2018La Forêt-Fouesnant · FinistèreUnexplained
December 8, 2018Limonest · RhôneInsufficient data
December 7, 2018Vannes · MorbihanExplained
December 6, 2018Augea · JuraExplained
December 2, 2018Martigues · Bouches-du-RhôneProbably explained
November 21, 2018Évreux · EureInsufficient data
November 6, 2018Tarbes · Hautes-PyrénéesProbably explained
October 13, 2018Annecy · Haute-SavoieInsufficient data
October 9, 2018Ancenis · Loire-AtlantiqueProbably explained
October 8, 2018La Bouëxière · Ille-et-VilaineExplained
October 3, 2018Lamotte-Beuvron · Loir-et-CherExplained
September 30, 2018Reignac-sur-Indre · Indre-et-LoireProbably explained
September 20, 2018Angicourt · OiseProbably explained
September 8, 2018Sciez · Haute-SavoieExplained
August 28, 2018Fontcouverte · Charente-MaritimeProbably explained
August 23, 2018Houilles · YvelinesExplained
August 23, 2018Rueil-Malmaison · Hauts-de-SeineProbably explained
August 21, 2018Les Moutiers-en-Retz · Loire-AtlantiqueProbably explained
August 18, 2018Gérardmer · VosgesExplained
August 13, 2018Saint-Thuriau · MorbihanExplained
August 12, 2018Entremont-le-Vieux · SavoieProbably explained
August 11, 2018Domessin · SavoieProbably explained
August 11, 2018Limoux · AudeProbably explained
August 11, 2018Triplet de Satellites — NationalExplained
August 7, 2018Marseille · Bouches-du-RhôneExplained
August 6, 2018Sermur · CreuseExplained
July 31, 2018Menat · Puy-de-DômeProbably explained
July 26, 2018Annecy · Haute-SavoieProbably explained
July 15, 2018Rollo Comune Di Andora MarinaUnexplained
July 12, 2018Pont-Saint-Esprit · GardInsufficient data
July 8, 2018Sainte-Foy-de-Peyrolières · Haute-GaronneUnexplained
July 7, 2018Chatou · YvelinesExplained
July 7, 2018Pignan · HéraultProbably explained
June 30, 2018MontelloUnexplained
June 23, 2018Andernos-les-Bains · GirondeProbably explained
June 6, 2018Corio E Rocca CanaveseProbably explained
June 3, 2018Chambéry · SavoieProbably explained
June 2, 2018La Motte-Servolex · SavoieProbably explained
May 31, 2018Dreux (28) 31.05.2018 Ti1Explained
May 29, 2018Toulon · VarExplained
May 25, 2018Rupt-sur-Moselle · VosgesExplained
May 22, 2018Vaugneray · RhôneExplained
May 9, 2018Haguenau · Bas-RhinExplained
May 3, 2018Mios · GirondeExplained
April 28, 2018Bourges · CherExplained
April 17, 2018Tourdun · GersExplained
April 4, 2018Lyon · RhôneExplained
March 31, 2018Longeville-lès-Metz · MoselleExplained
March 31, 2018Marseille · Bouches-du-RhôneExplained
March 30, 2018Grézillac · GirondeProbably explained
March 11, 2018Toulouse · Haute-GaronneProbably explained
March 2, 2018MinorqueExplained
February 25, 2018Marly · NordExplained
February 15, 2018Beaune-la-Rolande · LoiretProbably explained
February 12, 2018Moureuille · Puy-de-DômeInsufficient data
February 10, 2018Staffelfelden · Haut-RhinProbably explained
January 28, 2018Fontenay-le-Fleury · YvelinesProbably explained
January 21, 2018Mons · HéraultProbably explained
January 18, 2018Lamonzie-Saint-Martin · DordogneProbably explained
January 5, 2018Contay · SommeProbably explained
2018CENTCOMUnexplained
December 28, 2017Blois · Loir-et-CherProbably explained
December 15, 2017Saint-Médard-en-Jalles · GirondeExplained
December 12, 2017Pont-Saint-Esprit · GardProbably explained
December 7, 2017Saint-Andéol-le-Château · RhôneExplained
December 3, 2017Le Lude · SartheProbably explained
November 19, 2017Fouchy · Bas-RhinExplained
November 19, 2017Fouchy · Bas-RhinExplained
November 16, 2017Hayange · MoselleInsufficient data
November 12, 2017Schoelcher · MartiniqueExplained
November 9, 2017Mérindol · VaucluseExplained
October 31, 2017Fontrailles · Hautes-PyrénéesExplained
October 31, 2017Toutlemonde · Maine-et-LoireExplained
October 26, 2017Le Verdon-sur-Mer · GirondeExplained
October 14, 2017Baccarat · Meurthe-et-MoselleExplained
October 12, 2017Nogent-sur-Marne · Val-de-MarneInsufficient data
October 11, 2017Challes-les-Eaux (73) 11.10.2017 T1Explained
October 11, 2017Challes-les-Eaux (73) 11.10.2017 T2Explained
October 5, 2017Le Châtelard · SavoieInsufficient data
October 3, 2017Croismare · Meurthe-et-MoselleInsufficient data
September 17, 2017Louviers · EureInsufficient data
September 10, 2017Montrevel · IsèreExplained
September 10, 2017Salignac-Eyvigues · DordogneProbably explained
September 5, 2017Le Barcarès · Pyrénées-OrientalesProbably explained
September 2, 2017Albi · TarnProbably explained
September 2, 2017Ploemeur · MorbihanProbably explained
August 29, 2017Villejust · EssonneExplained
August 27, 2017Puymoyen · CharenteExplained
August 25, 2017Fréjus · VarProbably explained
August 22, 2017Étupes · DoubsExplained
August 21, 2017ParisExplained
August 21, 2017Vergèze · GardExplained
August 19, 2017Caumont-sur-Durance · VaucluseProbably explained
August 15, 2017San-Martino-di-LotaInsufficient data
August 5, 2017Bussang · VosgesExplained
August 4, 2017Émerainville · Seine-et-MarneExplained
July 30, 2017Belvoir · DoubsProbably explained
July 29, 2017Le Cannet · Alpes-MaritimesExplained
July 23, 2017Lannion · Côtes-d'ArmorExplained
July 23, 2017Loire-Authion · Maine-et-LoireProbably explained
July 13, 2017Arradon · MorbihanProbably explained
July 12, 2017Pau · Pyrénées-AtlantiquesProbably explained
July 8, 2017Wahagnies · NordProbably explained
July 7, 2017Gouesnach · FinistèreExplained
July 1, 2017Beaulieu-sous-la-Roche · VendéeExplained
June 26, 2017Besançon · DoubsProbably explained
June 24, 2017Saint-Paul · La RéunionExplained
June 20, 2017Le Plessis-Trévise · Val-de-MarneProbably explained
June 19, 2017Les Auxon · DoubsProbably explained
June 14, 2017Prades-le-Lez · HéraultProbably explained
June 11, 2017Wervicq-Sud · NordInsufficient data
June 10, 2017Poliénas · IsèreExplained
June 9, 2017Saint-Denis · La RéunionExplained
June 5, 2017Émerainville · Seine-et-MarneExplained
May 25, 2017Albon · DrômeExplained
May 24, 2017Gien-sur-Cure · NièvreExplained
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