The Canary Islands UFO Sphere

On June 22, 1976, hundreds of witnesses across the Canary Islands observed an extraordinary phenomenon: a massive luminous sphere that allegedly contained visible beings. The Spanish Air Force conducted an official investigation and declared the incident unexplained.

The Sighting

Evening of June 22:

• Massive sphere appeared
• Over Gran Canaria
• Seen from multiple islands
• Hundreds of witnesses
• Extended observation

The Object

Witnesses described:

• Enormous glowing sphere
• Blue-ish illumination
• Transparent qualities
• Halo of light
• Slow movement

The Beings

Most remarkably:

• Two figures visible
• Inside the sphere
• Human-like appearance
• Operating controls
• Platform inside craft

Key Witness

Dr. Francisco Julio Padrón:

• Medical doctor
• Traveling by taxi
• Close observation
• Detailed testimony
• Professional credibility

His Account

Dr. Padrón reported:

• Sphere descended nearby
• Could see inside
• Two tall beings
• Wearing red clothing
• Operating machinery

The Taxi Driver

Also witnessed:

• Confirmed doctor’s account
• Object’s movements
• Beings inside
• Size and appearance
• Terrified by encounter

Multiple Locations

Observed from:

• Gran Canaria
• Tenerife
• La Palma
• Ships at sea
• Military installations

Naval Witnesses

Spanish Navy:

• Ship reported sighting
• Crew observed sphere
• Logged in records
• Official documentation
• Multiple personnel

Spanish Air Force Investigation

The military:

• Investigated thoroughly
• Interviewed witnesses
• Gathered evidence
• Could not explain
• Released files later

The Official Report

Investigation concluded:

• Genuine unknown phenomenon
• Not conventional aircraft
• Not natural phenomena
• Beings claim noteworthy
• Unexplained

Media Coverage

Spanish press:

• Major coverage
• Interviews conducted
• Photographs attempted
• Public interest high
• Lasting impact

Significance

The Canary Islands case is significant for:

• Mass witness event
• Military investigation
• Being observation claims
• Official unexplained status
• Government transparency

Legacy

The 1976 Canary Islands sphere sighting remains one of Spain’s most significant UFO cases. The combination of mass witnesses, credible professional observers, and official military investigation that concluded “unexplained” makes it a compelling entry in UFO history.