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.