The 1961 Exeter UFO Sighting
A UFO sighting witnessed by several residents of Exeter, New Hampshire, with multiple encounters over several days.
- Region
- Exeter
- Country
- USA
- Category
- UFO
- Date
- 3 September 1961
- Continent
- North America
The report
In September 1961, several residents of Exeter, New Hampshire, reported seeing a large UFO flying over the town. The object was described as a glowing, round craft that moved erratically in the sky. Police officers and military personnel also reported similar sightings. The sightings led to widespread media coverage, and the incident remains one of the most well-known UFO cases in the United States.
Sources and further reading
Location
43.4001, -71.0026