Mexico City Eclipse UFOs
During a total solar eclipse, thousands of Mexicans videotaped UFOs in the sky. The mass sighting launched Mexico's UFO wave of the 1990s and produced some of the most analyzed footage in UFO history.
The Eclipse That Started a Wave
On July 11, 1991, during a total solar eclipse over Mexico, thousands of people looking skyward captured UFOs on video. The mass sighting launched a decade of Mexican UFO activity and produced unprecedented footage.
The Event
Total solar eclipse:
- July 11, 1991
- Mexico City
- Millions watching
- Cameras ready
- Perfect timing
The Sighting
What was seen:
- Bright object
- During eclipse
- Stationary then moving
- Multiple videos
- Same object different angles
The Footage
Home video:
- Thousands recorded eclipse
- Many captured UFO
- Different locations
- Same object
- Corroborating evidence
Guillermo Arragin
TV anchor:
- Showed footage on air
- Invited submissions
- Flood of videos
- Started movement
- Made it mainstream
The Object
Description:
- Metallic disc
- Hovering
- Near sun
- Then departed
- Clear on video
Analysis
Video examination:
- Multiple angles
- Same object
- Not balloon
- Not aircraft
- Unexplained
Jaime Maussan
Investigative journalist:
- Collected footage
- Analyzed evidence
- Became UFO researcher
- International fame
- Controversial figure
The Wave
What followed:
- 1990s Mexican UFO wave
- Regular sightings
- More footage
- Cultural phenomenon
- Lasting impact
Popocatépetl Sightings
Volcano connection:
- Objects near volcano
- Regular sightings
- Video footage
- Ongoing phenomenon
- Hotspot established
Television Coverage
Mexican media:
- Regular UFO segments
- Footage analyzed
- Public interest
- Mainstream acceptance
- Different than US
Mexican Military
Also captured:
- 2004 FLIR footage
- Officially released
- Multiple objects
- Government acknowledgment
- Continuing interest
Cultural Impact
On Mexico:
- UFOs accepted topic
- Media coverage normal
- Public discussion
- Different attitude
- Than many countries
The Anniversary
Annual events:
- July 11 commemorated
- Skywatching events
- Media coverage
- Continuing interest
- Tradition established
Significance
Mass videotaped sighting during eclipse launching decade-long UFO wave and media phenomenon.
Legacy
The Mexico City eclipse proved that mass sightings with video evidence could become mainstream—transforming UFOs from fringe topic to national conversation.