Luminous ball sighted in Mississippi in 1949

Summary

In August 1949, a U.S. Air Force officer in Biloxi, Mississippi, reported a luminous spherical object resembling a two-foot beach ball. The object, bright yellow with a faint glow, moved horizontally at low altitude and an estimated speed of 600-800 mph. No sound or exhaust was observed, and it vanished abruptly without exploding or fading. The reliable witness saw it for about 20 seconds from the beach in clear skies. The classified report categorized it as astronomical, but no conventional explanation was found.

The case was investigated under Project SIGN, including civilian and military testimonies. While aircraft and projectiles were ruled out, the object remained unidentified. Detailed descriptions and the absence of noise or exhaust suggest a non-conventional nature. The sighting occurred 17 hours after a similar event in New Orleans, adding intrigue. Despite thorough documentation, the object remains unexplained.