The Eclipse Wave

On July 11, 1991, millions of Mexicans watched a total solar eclipse. Many who filmed the event captured UFOs on their cameras—starting one of the largest UFO waves in history and putting Mexico at the center of the UFO phenomenon.

The Eclipse

July 11, 1991:

• Total solar eclipse
• Crossed Mexico
• Millions watched
• Cameras everywhere
• Perfect conditions

The Timing

Why significant:

• Everyone had cameras
• Looking at sky
• Perfect documentation opportunity
• Mass observation
• Historic moment

The Videos

What was captured:

• Multiple UFO videos
• Different locations
• Similar objects
• Metallic appearance
• During eclipse

Jaime Maussan

Key figure:

• Mexican journalist
• TV reporter
• Collected footage
• Broadcast nationally
• Became UFO researcher

The Objects

What appeared:

• Metallic discs
• Bright objects
• Hovering
• Intelligently controlled
• Multiple sightings

Witness Count

Mass sighting:

• Millions watched eclipse
• Thousands saw UFOs
• Hundreds captured video
• National phenomenon
• Unprecedented scale

Media Coverage

Mexican response:

• Television broadcast
• National news
• Public interest exploded
• UFO shows created
• Cultural impact

The Wave Begins

After eclipse:

• Sightings continued
• Years of activity
• Mexico City hotspot
• Ongoing phenomenon
• Historic wave

Similar Events

Eclipse UFO pattern:

• Seen during other eclipses
• Worldwide phenomenon
• Drawing attention
• Or observing?
• Unknown purpose

The Popocatépetl Connection

Volcano UFOs:

• Wave expanded
• Popocatépetl volcano
• Regular sightings
• Video documentation
• Ongoing activity

Skeptical Analysis

Critics note:

• Stars/planets visible during eclipse
• Venus prominent
• Balloon traffic
• Misidentification
• Not all UFOs

Counter-Arguments

Supporters point to:

• Metallic appearance
• Intelligent movement
• Multiple videos
• Consistent objects
• Not celestial bodies

Cultural Impact

In Mexico:

• UFOs mainstream topic
• Research organizations
• Ongoing interest
• Television coverage
• National phenomenon

International Attention

Worldwide response:

• Major news story
• Video analysis
• Research interest
• Historic wave
• Significant event

Significance

Million-witness UFO wave triggered by mass sky-watching during eclipse, with extensive video documentation.

Legacy

The 1991 Mexico City eclipse triggered one of history’s largest UFO waves—millions watching the sky, thousands seeing UFOs, and video evidence that launched Mexico as a global UFO hotspot.