(CLAIR – Simi Valley, CA) – Last Friday, June 28, residents of Simi Valley witnessed an awe-inspiring spectacle as the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, deploying 20 Starlink satellites. Unaware of the planned launch, some locals were left puzzled by the unfamiliar light traversing the early evening sky, sparking curiosity and speculation about UFOs.
Simi Valley, situated along the flight path of many SpaceX rocket launches, the city experiences these occurrences quite often. The recent sighting prompted numerous questions from readers, leading to brief Clair.ID News investigation into UFO sightings across California. The findings were both intriguing and revealing.
California is the Mothership of UFO Sightings
According to World UFO Day 2024 organizers, California has reported more UFO sightings than any other state, with over 138 sightings this year alone. The National UFO Reporting Center, which has cataloged sightings since 1974, records a staggering 16,399 sightings in the state. Of this year’s sightings, 52 were explained as planes, rocket launches, Starlink satellites, or space debris. However, 86 sightings remain unexplained, fueling ongoing speculation.
Several cities in California are known for frequent UFO sightings:
- Los Angeles: This year, over 25 sightings have been reported in LA. Notably, in mid-June, a witness described a “shiny, bright, and round disk” with an aura or haze around it. Malibu residents also reported a bright white light moving rapidly northeast.
- Santa Maria: Only five sightings this year, but one stood out—a mid-day sighting of a “cigar-shaped” UFO that changed colors from clear to rainbow and silver, captured on an iPhone.
- Sacramento: The state capital has reported five sightings, including triangle-shaped and square-shaped objects and glowing green orbs. In February, a resident described seeing “objects with a green glowing aura” floating above an apartment building.
- Santa Barbara: Known for its clear night skies, it reported sightings of a bright round object in March, too big to be a star, moving silently and slowly into the ocean.
- Indio: Close to a military installation, it remains a prime location for sightings. In April, NASA scientists observed lights in a perfect “V” shape or triangle moving at wind speed towards the moon.
- Coachella Valley: Towns like Palm Desert and Palm Springs report regular sightings. In March, a Palm Springs resident captured a huge V-shaped craft moving silently across the sky.
- San Diego: Multiple sightings reported this year. In June, an El Cajon resident saw an object changing colors and moving erratically, independent of a Starlink launch.
- San Jose: Two sightings in June had residents puzzled—a bright stationary light that started moving and a star that disappeared.
- Redondo Beach: A photographer captured an “egg-shaped” object falling from the sky during a sailboat race in March, moving too fast to be a weather balloon.
- Solvang: In March, a resident reported three bright-colored lines with a colorful aura making a sound as they moved past.
- Costa Mesa: On New Year’s Day, bright lights appeared in the sky, changing colors, a phenomenon witnessed by many.
- Pleasanton: In June, a large circle in the sky above a cloud layer was observed, sparking debates about its origin.
- Bakersfield: In March, red orbs were seen moving slowly and vanishing, only to reappear and move again.
- Corona: This year, more than five sightings were reported, including shiny silver orbs combining and separating in the sky.
- Pacifica: In June, three lights forming a triangle were seen flying over the ocean for about 20 seconds.
California’s skies continue to be a hotspot for UFO sightings, with many incidents remaining unexplained. The National UFO Reporting Center offers resources for those who believe they’ve witnessed a UFO, emphasizing that “the truth is out there.”
As NASA begins a new study on UFOs, compiling and analyzing unclassified data over the next nine months, public interest and speculation are expected to rise. With California topping the list for sightings, residents and enthusiasts alike remain eager for answers to the mysteries in the sky.
The recent SpaceX launch over Simi Valley has reignited interest in UFO sightings across California. With a long history of unexplained phenomena, the Golden State continues to fascinate and intrigue those looking to the skies for answers. Whether these sightings are advanced technology, natural phenomena, or something more mysterious, they continue to capture the imagination of people worldwide.
