UFO sighted over San Francisco in 1948

Summary

In November 1948, a science teacher in San Francisco observed a glowing object moving rapidly from the east to the northwest. The witness, using binoculars, described a bright, spherical object that did not emit noise or a trail. The Air Force investigation failed to identify the object or find other witnesses. The report notes that the teacher had normal vision with glasses, but was not wearing them at the time. Despite attempts to trace the object's path with star maps, no additional information was obtained.

The case was reviewed by Project Grudge, which considered it to have low astronomical probability, suggesting it could be an atmospheric phenomenon or an unknown object. The report also includes comments from the Weather Service, which found no matches with balloons or scheduled launches. Although no definitive conclusion was reached, the teacher's testimony remains one of the most intriguing cases from the golden age of UFOs.