The truth is out there - and maybe it is hovering over Queensland.

There has been a spike in the number of reported UFO sightings across the state over recent months, according to president of UFO Research Queensland Sheryl Gottschall, with the Gold Coast being a real "hot spot".

A UFO reportedly spotted over Wooloowin on May 23. Credit:Brisbane UFO Sightings

"We've had people calling from all over Queensland," Ms Gottschall said.

"There was a sighting on the Gold Coast on Friday night, Cairns last week and there was another sighting in Childers.