Unearthly Sightings in CA

Strange sightings in the sky and on the ground have kept the people of California in shock and bewilderment. Ever since the first widespread, otherworldly event in California happened in the 1800s, it has become the state with the most reported alien sightings. From strange light formations in the night sky to rumored abductions. Here are 3 fascinating alien sightings and encounters in the Golden State.

Back in the Day

Mount Shasta, the memorable mountain in Northern California, has one of the strangest unexplained encounters with extraterrestrials. They were tall, agile creatures wearing strange clothing who traded for supplies in gold nuggets. People who were in the surrounding area had felt strange feelings like temporary paralysis. Another strange report which was around the period of time was a strange aircraft which flew around San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento. The people in those areas were astonished by the airship which had a strange shape which resembled a giant bird and moved in odd ways. It was especially strange because aircrafts completely unheard of at this time.

A Light Show in the Stars

Many UFO sightings were seen as light formations and sometimes there were reports of odd objects with a strange haze trailing behind them. Others saw lights in triangular or square shapes. There were many sightings of lights or an object which flew in an odd V shape. In San Diego there were sightings of a color changing object that wandered erratically in small circles. Finally, a few people witnessed two silver orbs which moved toward each other and combined into one object.

Welcome Aboard

California has had many interesting encounters with alien activity, there are few who claimed that they were abducted by the aliens. Most abduction reports begin with an eerie blue light and occasionally the victim feels paralysis before seeing a grey, bald, bug-eyed figure appear. Some cases end with the victim waking up in bed, as if it never happened, others can remember their experiences vaguely. Thankfully, those who remember their encounters say that the aliens seemed to have no ill-intentions. 

Though there is no proof that any of these claims are true, it is fascinating to wonder about what could possibly lie beyond the stars.

Sources:

Dennett, Preston. (2005) UFOs Over California: A True History of Extraterrestrial Encounters in the Golden State. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd. pp. 9-161

Alexandra, Rae. “In 1896, a Mysterious UFO Brought Northern California to a Mesmerized Halt.” Kqed.org, 10 May 2024, www.kqed.org/arts/13957514/1896-mystery-airship-bay-area-ufo-history-victorian-aliens. Accessed 9 Sept. 2025.

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