Worshippers attending mass at a religious site in Mexico were left stunned after spotting what appeared to be a UFO hovering above a towering statue of Jesus.
Visitors at Cerro del Cubilete in Silao, northwest of Mexico City, captured images of a mysterious “Saturn-shaped object” floating in the clear blue sky. The unidentified craft was seen near the left hand of the 65-foot-tall Christ the King statue, prompting one observer to exclaim, “It’s an alien navigator!”
A Pattern of Sightings?
This sighting closely resembles another reported in October 2024 in Cuernavaca, roughly 275 miles south of Cerro del Cubilete. Footage from that incident showed two motorists watching a similar object in the sky near the intersection of Teopanzolco Avenue and Plan de Ayala Avenue.
One skeptical onlooker in the video dismissed the sighting, saying, “It’s wobbling on a string, so it’s fake.” But another countered, “It’s a UFO. They say they live in nearby Tepoztlán.”
Tepoztlán, a historic mountain town, is well-known for its 800-year-old Tepozteco pyramid, an ancient Aztec temple. However, it has also become a pilgrimage site for UFO enthusiasts due to numerous reports of unexplained aerial phenomena.
The Religious Landmark and the Mysterious Object
Cerro del Cubilete sits atop a mountain more than 8,460 feet above sea level. The Christ the King statue, a prominent religious symbol, depicts Jesus with outstretched arms, flanked by two angels—one holding a crown of thorns, the other a royal crown.
The structure’s base, a spherical art deco-style building, houses a circular altar and a museum at the summit. Tens of thousands of visitors make the pilgrimage each year, but UFO sightings in the area have been rare—until now.
As the crowd turned its attention skyward, some reportedly feared an alien abduction, JAM Press reported.
One spectator insisted, “It sure looks like a UFO.”
Adding to the intrigue, a nearly identical Saturn-like object was spotted over Zitácuaro, in western Mexico, on September 8, 2024.
Social Media Reactions: Believers vs. Skeptics
Following the viral footage, social media erupted with speculation.
Some users on X (formerly Twitter) were convinced this was proof of extraterrestrial life.
- “That’s that eye-diamond UFO shape. Must be some kind of organic ship.”
- “Spectacular video! Contact between humans and alien races is getting closer and closer.”
However, skeptics were quick to dismiss the claims, pointing to a more terrestrial explanation—Mexico’s popular Globos de Cantoya festival, where large paper lanterns are released into the sky.
One user suggested, “It may have been a test of a hot air balloon. These balloons are very common in central Mexico and can easily be mistaken for UFOs.”
Others questioned the video’s quality, arguing that modern smartphones should have captured a clearer image.
- “So much technology, yet we still get blurry images like this? I do believe in life beyond Earth, but these videos don’t help.”
Some even joked about the sighting.
- “They went searching for atoles,” one user quipped, referencing a traditional Mexican drink made from masa, piloncillo, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Another joked, “We’ll see more UFOs soon, and the government will make contact. We’ll obey in fear as always, but we’ll never actually see them.”
A Genuine Mystery or Just Another Balloon?
While the debate continues, one thing is certain—Mexico’s fascination with UFOs isn’t fading anytime soon. Whether these objects are visitors from another world or simply misidentified earthly crafts, they continue to captivate believers and skeptics alike.
