Hot spots

Section 51, NevadaUnited States

Area 51, about 150 miles north of Las Vegas, is part of a U.S. military base that has a permanent no-fly zone over it. Conspiracy theorists believe the site is a repository for crashed alien spacecraft and occupiers, which neither the US government has confirmed nor denied. Officials actively encourage visitors to come within five miles of the facility, but some tours will take you around the curve and the two main gates.

Roswell, New MexicoUnited States

In July 1947, an unknown object collided with Earth during a thunderstorm northwest of Roswell. A farmer cleared the rubble and was immediately confiscated by the military. The first official military press release stated that a “flying saucer” had been found, which was quickly withdrawn to indicate that it was a downed weather balloon.

Kexburg, PennsylvaniaUnited States

On December 9, 1965, a 4.5-meter-long, Egyptian hieroglyphs-engraved copper object crashed into the ground in a forest near the town of Keckburg. Several residents found the object, but the U.S. military quickly arrived and ordered everyone to leave the area. Eyewitnesses were advised to forget what they saw, which of course spread like wildfire. A copy of the UFO placed in the city in 1990 has become a tourist attraction.

Wycliffe Well, Australia

Wycliffe Well, the self-proclaimed UFO Capital of Australia, is located about 200 miles north of Alice Springs. It is said to be one of the top five UFO hotspots in the world, and for good reason: on average there is one view every few days. Visitors can stay in the cabins at Wycliffe Well Holiday Park, which has newspaper clippings of UFO shots on the walls, and is said to be sure to find one if you stay longer than 48 hours.

M-triangle, Russia

Russia’s response to Area 51, a thousand kilometers east of Moscow, around the remote village of Moliopka. Here in the foothills of the Urals, locals say they saw indescribable events, including floating lights and strange lights. Symbols written in the sky, and translucent creatures. There are constant rumors that people who have visited the area are returning with more intelligence or have developed inhumane forces.