In 2024, Germany has reported over 850 UFO sightings as of October 20, with projections indicating over 1,000 by year-end. This surge is attributed to various factors, including the influence of SpaceX's Starlink satellites.
Key Observations:
Location: Nationwide in Germany.
Timeframe: 2024, with data collected until October 20.
Sighting Statistics: Typical annual reports range from 300 to 400, but recent years have seen numbers rise to 700-900.
Open Cases: Currently, 119 cases remain unresolved due to lack of specific data.
Witnesses: Reports come from diverse demographics, with most seeking explanations rather than alien encounters.
The Centrale Erforschungs-Netz außergewöhnlicher Himmels-Phänomene (CENAP) has processed over 11,000 observations since its inception in 1973. The organization emphasizes the importance of detailed reporting, including time, location, and direction of sightings, to facilitate accurate analysis.
In 2023, the states with the highest sightings per million residents were Rhineland-Palatinate (18) and Hesse (17.4), while Saxony (2.7) and Bremen (1.5) had the fewest.
Hansjürgen Köhler, head of CENAP, notes the evolution of reported phenomena, with recent trends including drones and new light effect devices contributing to the increase in sightings.