Evidence Explorer

The document discusses the analysis of 221 incidents related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and their potential explanations, including balloons, meteors, and astronomical phenomena. It highlights discrepancies between different analyses and the challenges in determining the nature of these sightings.

Incident No. 68 —- 2; June 191:7 » Daytine, Cascade Mountains, Washington. A prospector reported sighting five or six round objects with tails » 1000 ft over~ head, heading S.E., and banking in the sum. The obfects were in sight 45-60 seconds P and alleged to be thirty feet in dianeter. ‘They made no noise. While the objects were Within sight, the observers …

…l was white as a cloud, and dissipated in fifteen to twenty minutes. The object proceeded in a straight line, then it made an approximately 180° turn of radius five to fifteen miles, and proceeded away toward the direction of first appearance. ‘fhe weather was described as “almost cloudless." AMC Opinion: It is difficult to understand why this individual att…

…) of objects described as thin and smooth on the bottom and rough on top, silhouetted apainst sunset and flying “loose formation." They followed them for forty-five miles; therefore, had them in sight for approximately ten minutes. No further information was suomitted. ditions change rapidly and illusory effects are most likely, the objects ld have been ordi…

…orting later what he himself was doing. The situation is very conducive to lose of orientation. In other words, it is impossible to infer ‘* ae ~ ee a s «6 s 4 five poe, Satin a ae a, ae i ON Declassification Authority: NND 57565

… P.M, the usual hours of sunset. 5 7» Color, Observers almost universally reported seeing a light} colored object. Tsirty observers reported "white" and twenty-five said "silver". Over 70 percent described glittering, shiny, luminescent, 4 flame~like mirror-likeg or other very bright objects. Only six individuals said black or darke &~ Shape. Over half descr…

…one, No trail or exhaust, no sound, no MANCUVETS » Speed undetermined, Disappeared in the distance, oe 24/2153% November. Duration of observation approximately five i - prose iq } y ae Ce Observed: ‘yom an F~51 at 25,000 feet 210 IAS. Visual observation. Location of odject at time of Mita iad was 100 feet above and to the left of the Chasrvere, ; Direction .…

…l or exhaust, no sound, no maneuvers. Speed undetermined, Disappeared in the distance. b. Time sighted 24/2153% November. Duration of observation approximately five (5) me@conds. > ec. Observed from sri F~51 at 25,000 feet 210 IAS, Visual observation. d. Location of observer at time of sighting was FJMQ 1720 (Geo-ref~ eria) Location of object at time of sigh…

…at a point approximately eight (8) miles south of Sault Ste Marie, he observed for about sixty (60) seconds, a round, pink, stationary object at an altitude of five thousand (5000) feet to eight thou- sand (8000) feet approximately eight (8) miles to the north. The object appeared to have a diameter equal to that of a B=29 type aircraft or largere WE further…

…at a point approximately eight (8) miles south of Sault Ste Marie, he observed for about sixty (60) seconds, a round, pink, stationary object at an altitude of five thousand (5000) feet to eight thou- sand (8000) feet approximately eight (8) miles to the north. The object appeared to have a diameter equal to that of a B=29 type aircraft or larger. Reverend M…

…e object was first observed to the west of the observer, trailing toward northwest. (Heading of object approx- imately 320° TH) The object appeared to be about five (5) thousand feet above the terrain (terrain 8,000 ft above MSL), The object traveled in a slight curve but at a constant altitude, The observer stated that the object apparently was followed by …

… object was first observed to the west of the observer, trailing toward northwest, (Heading of object. apprex~ Suately 320° TH) The object appeared to be about five (5) thousand feet above the serrain (terrain 8,000 ft above MSL), The ebject traveled in a slight curve but at constant altitade, The observer stated that the object apparently was followed . Der…

…e, sighted the object while - The object was sighted NNW of the town of Gadsden at an estimated altitude of eight(8) or nine(9) thousand feet traveling SSE for five(5) to ten(10) mimtes during which time it traveled from one horizon to the other. VR had handy a small pair of: binoculars through which he viewed the object. The object appeared to be a bright, …

… daily weather observations. The object was sighted NNW of the town of Gadsden at. an estimated altitude of eight(8) or nine(9) thousand feet traveling SSE for five(5) to ten(10) minutes during which time it traveled from one horizon to the other. Mr. Lassiter had handy a small pair of binoculars through which he viewed the object. The object appeared to be …

…g in a northerly direction nebila was constant with no indications of atmosph eric Pdaistance: was visable for about three seconds and appeared to be at a heic five thousand feet. It appeared to be the size of the full moon estimating the actual size or other comparative data, its position in the sky was about 45-509, fae ace ee ih a i i aR Rea ee Se tah and…

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…olmen then proceeded west along Highway US 6, in an attempt to get nearer for a better sighting. It appeared to stay stationary while they traveled four (4) or five (5) miles west but then started to move away from them still to- wards the west. I+ was estimated to have been traveling faster than the car about 90 to 100 MPH, since the Patrolmen were going 60…

…then to red to amber and then white again a number of times... _ nearer for a better Sighting. It appeared to stay stationary while they traveled - four (4) or five (5) miles west but then started to move away from them still toe 90 to 100 MPH, since the Patrolmen were going 60 to 65. MPH. 41° 36" B, Lat.. the patroimen stopped at a dark spot and got out of …