The Mexico City Eclipse UFOs

On July 11, 1991, millions of Mexicans gathered to watch a total solar eclipse. As the sky darkened, numerous witnesses observed and videotaped metallic, disc-shaped objects hovering over Mexico City. The sightings sparked a massive UFO wave that would continue throughout the 1990s.

The Eclipse

The total solar eclipse of July 11, 1991:

• Maximum totality occurred over Mexico City at 1:23 PM
• Millions of people were watching the sky
• Many had cameras and video equipment ready
• Perfect conditions for mass observation

The Sightings

During and after totality:

• Witnesses reported bright, metallic objects in the darkened sky
• Objects appeared to hover stationary
• Multiple independent cameras captured similar images
• Reports came from across the metropolitan area

Video Evidence

Numerous videos were captured:

• Journalist Jaime Maussan compiled footage from 17 videographers
• The objects appeared metallic and disc-shaped
• They remained stationary while clouds moved past
• Quality varied but consistency was notable

Analysis

The footage showed:

• Objects that didn’t move with the wind
• Metallic appearance
• Disc or spherical shapes
• Extended duration hovering

Jaime Maussan

Mexican journalist Jaime Maussan:

• Became the primary collector of footage
• Broadcast the videos on national television
• Continued investigating Mexican UFO cases for decades
• His work made Mexico a global UFO hotspot

The Mexican Wave

The eclipse sightings triggered:

• Thousands of subsequent UFO reports
• Increased public interest in UFOs
• Regular television coverage of sightings
• Mexico becoming one of the most active UFO locations worldwide

Mass Observation

The circumstances were unique:

• Millions already watching the sky
• Cameras ready for the eclipse
• Darkened sky making objects more visible
• Multiple independent recording locations

Skeptical Views

Critics suggested:

• The objects might be balloons or birds
• Video quality made identification difficult
• Mass anticipation could create misidentifications
• Some footage may have been hoaxed

Cultural Impact

The sightings transformed Mexican UFO culture:

• Regular UFO television programs developed
• Public acceptance of UFO discussion increased
• Mexico City became a UFO research center
• The eclipse date became a touchstone event

Significance

The Mexico City eclipse UFOs are significant for:

• Mass observation (potentially millions)
• Multiple independent video recordings
• Triggering a long-term UFO wave
• Media coverage bringing mainstream attention
• Creating a new center of UFO activity

Legacy

The 1991 eclipse sightings demonstrated that mass UFO events could be documented through multiple independent sources. The subsequent Mexican UFO wave produced some of the most extensive footage collections in UFO history.