Have you heard about UFO sightings in New Jersey recently? We are getting increasingly more signals about unidentified flying objects in the region. However, we also need to take into account the increased possibility of mistakenly identifying drones and satellites for alien vessels. What’s the truth about recent sightings? Were there aliens in New Jersey? Find it all out!

Common UFO Sightings in New Jersey

By February 28, we’ve already had 15 potential UFO sightings in New Jersey this year. The previous years were also rich in the number of reports. This sparks a question: are we experiencing UFO conspiracy theories and mistakes or is something really going on?

If we look at the data from the National UFO Reporting Center, one thing becomes clear: the recent sightings have almost all been explained. Considering the relatively short time and the diverse explanations, like:

  • rockets,
  • aircraft,
  • balloons,
  • drones,
  • insects,

we can assume that most likely the recent sightings were caused by mistakenly taking other objects for UFOs. However, this cannot be said about the older ones.

The year 2023 is especially rich in unexplained sightings and so is the year 2022. Therefore, we have two options here:

  • We didn’t have the technology or knowledge 2 years ago to distinguish between drones or insects and UFOs; after all, the quality of the cameras is constantly increasing, so it’s likely that these objects might have been mistaken.
  • We spotted alien activity in New Jersey in 2023, which stopped in 2024 and 2025.

Is it possible to make conclusions about the situation now? Unfortunately, it isn’t—it might be extremely difficult to both prove and disprove theories dating back to 2023. What we know for certain, however, is that the recent sightings weren’t really UFOs.

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How to Follow Recent and Older UFO Sightings in New Jersey?

If you want to stay up to date, you virtually have three options. Let’s look into them now.

Following the News

The news can be a good source of information about the newer UFO sightings in New Jersey, but they won’t cover all the potential UFOs. So, while you should still follow any alien-related reports, don’t rely purely on them.

The National UFO Reporting Center

The National UFO Reporting Center stores data on all historical UFO sightings, including the recent ones. This information is available on their website. However, they store only timestamps, descriptions, and short potential explanations (if they were any)—you won’t get the full picture there.

YouMap’s UFO Sighting Map

The third and most reliable option is our UFO reporting map. It lets YouMap users post reports about their sightings, including:

  • the exact location, placed on the map,
  • photos and videos,
  • short descriptions,
  • a link to the National UFO Reporting Center repository.

The fact that the NUFORC uses it speaks volumes—it’s the best place to visualize your sightings. What’s more, the account is free and you can use YouMap on both mobile devices and PCs. So, the next time you spot an unidentified flying object, hit YouMap and leave your report there!

The Takeaway

The current UFO sightings in New Jersey prove to be false, which is not surprising. Considering the technological developments in the field of drones and satellites, it’s easy to mistake a different object for a UFO. Nevertheless, there are many UFO reports from 2023 that still haven’t been resolved, so it might be a good idea to look into that—or not, who knows what you’ll find?

Share Your UFO Sightings on YouMap

Seen something strange in the sky? Add your sighting to YouMap’s UFO Sighting Map with photos, videos, and details to compare with others. Your report might help uncover the truth.

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