The Lifetime Odds of Seeing a UFO: Rare for Individuals, Possible in Large Populations

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Vio S. explains that UFO sightings are rare for an individual, with roughly one in a thousand people seeing or thinking they’ve seen one per year, so the chance accumulates over a lifetime and, in a large population, a few may reach four or more sightings, though most cases can be explained by ordinary factors and any genuine claims would require solid evidence.

Exploring the Probability of Multiple UFO Sightings in a Lifetime
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Exploring the Probability of Multiple UFO Sightings in a Lifetime

While UFO sightings are uncommon, a few people may have multiple encounters during their lifetime.