Will Aliens Arrive Soon? Harvard Professor Avi Loeb Strongly Debunks Viral Rumours

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb dismisses a social media claim that he predicted aliens would reveal themselves within 16 days (Credit: Christopher Michel/Wikimedia Commons)

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb denied predicting that aliens would reveal themselves within 16 days, rejecting a claim that circulated on social media in October 2026.

Speaking on NewsNation's Jesse Weber Live, the professor said the statement attributed to him was false and accused those spreading it of seeking attention.