RANK #41 NATIONALLY — 1,102 REPORTED SIGHTINGS
Wyoming's 1,102 sightings give it one of the highest per-capita rates in the nation for its small population of approximately 580,000 — roughly one sighting per 500 residents. Francis E. Warren AFB near Cheyenne is one of three active ICBM missile bases in the U.S. and operates 150 Minuteman III missiles spread across southeastern Wyoming.
Historical documents indicate that anomalous objects were observed near ICBM silos at F.E. Warren in the 1960s, consistent with the broader pattern documented at Malmstrom and Minot. The vast majority of the state's land area is federally managed, with minimal development and exceptional dark sky quality.
Yellowstone National Park's extraordinary dark skies attract millions of visitors who report sightings annually, and the park's geothermal activity creates unusual atmospheric conditions that have generated distinctive reports. The Wind River Range and Bighorn Mountains both produce consistent wilderness observer reports.
Consistent with national patterns, Wyoming witnesses most frequently report orb and light phenomena, followed by triangular and disc-shaped objects.
Sighting counts: Montana: 1,823 | Colorado: 3,892 | Idaho: 1,654
Report your sighting to an established civilian organization. Your report contributes to the public record.