World UFO Day for the year 2024 is celebrated/observed on Sunday, July 2nd. There are until the next observance.

“I want to believe.” These are the words of Fox Mulder, the infamous X-Files hero who convinced a whole generation that the truth is out there; we just have to discover it. On July 2, though, it won’t just be sci-fi fans honing their ET detective abilities; everyone on the planet will be able to celebrate World UFO Day. For ages, UFOs have been the stuff of folklore, but it wasn’t until the 1950s that scary flying saucers captured national and international popular attention. Since then, UFOs have caught the imaginations of both young and elderly people, and witness accounts have spread over the world. World UFO Day brings people together to seek for UFOs in the skies on the same night, but that isn’t its primary aim. Many people regard the occasion as an opportunity to share information and raise awareness about UFOs, establishing a case for their reality and seeking to convert the skeptical. So, why the 2nd of July? For many, this day commemorates the infamous and all-but-confirmed 1947 occurrence at Roswell, New Mexico. According to believers, a UFO crashed landed here in the American southwest, but the government has been covering it up ever since. What do you think?

📆 When is World UFO Day?

This year, World UFO Day is on July 2nd. It is the 1st Sunday in July; in 2024, it is on Tuesday.

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Things to do on World UFO Day

Have a “Welcome to Earth” party
If you’re looking for an excuse to have a party, here is the place to be. Alien and UFO costumes are simple and amusing, and the food options are limitless. Alien cupcakes with green frosting, red jello with hanging rocket ships, or even ready-made moonpies are all excellent choices. For an older crowd, make a Purple People Eater drink using vodka, blue curacao, grenadine, cranberry juice, and sours.

Do some investigative research
There are enough myths, mythology, and genuine scientific discoveries about UFOs and space research to keep you interested for a day. Make use of the internet’s capacity to differentiate reality from fiction and try coming up with your own thoughts on whether the truth is truly out there. Before retiring for the evening, gaze up at the stars. You never know what you’ll find.

Have a UFO movie marathon
Depending on how far back you wish to go, view a few UFO videos from various eras. The Flash Gordons of the 1930s defined the genre. The narrative of the Martian marauders, popular in the 1950s and 1960s, may be a little campy for you, but you could bring some buddies over to watch it with you, a la Mystery Science Theater 3000, and let the heckling commence. Take your selection, sit back, and blast off, or settle in for the aesthetically breathtaking flicks of the previous few decades.

📅 World UFO Day Observances

YEAR DATE DAY
2023 July 2 Sunday
2024 July 2 Tuesday
2025 July 2 Wednesday
2026 July 2 Thursday
2027 July 2 Friday

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