Most Americans are fascinated by UFOs. There's something about the draw of the unknown in the wide-open universe.

We've all grown up hearing about the Roswell crash site. We've all watched movies like E.T., Alien, Paul, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

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Arizona is definitely not a stranger to UFO sightings. Cue the Phoenix Lights stories here ...

Where Have Sightings Been in Arizona the Most?

UFOs have been seen all over the state of Arizona. Scrolling through the database on the National UFO Reporting Center's website the towns and cities with the most sights are Phoenix and Tuscon with a commanding lead.

Other towns that report the most UFO sightings include Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, and Mesa.

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Maybe these towns are on the list because they have the most population.

What are the Types of UFOs Seen in Arizona?

UFOs come in all shapes and sizes. Most people report lights and shapes that constantly change.

You'll also see the typical disk-shape, triangle-shaped, and orb UFOs.

Another common UFO sighting is the formation of multiple UFOs. Some are seen flying in "V" shapes or it's just a giant cluster of "ships" flying around.

What to Do If You've Seen a UFO in Arizona?

This is totally up to you. You can keep it to yourself in case you think you may be seen as a crazy person. Or, you can take to the internets and submit a sighting on the National UFO Reporting Center's website or on MUFON's website.

Regardless of what you do, keep your eyes peeled on the sky above, you never know what you'll see.

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