Red UFO with green tail over Herkimer 1951

Summary

In August 1951, a witness in Herkimer, New York, observed a red glowing object with a green tail moving silently in a straight line. The object appeared suddenly between trees, maintained a constant path for several seconds, and disappeared to the south. Although initially considered a meteor, the witness noted unusual features: its perfectly spherical shape, low altitude, and lack of sound made it different from typical meteors. The report, classified under Project 10073, concluded it was an astronomical phenomenon, but the witness doubted this explanation due to the object's atypical characteristics.

The testimony includes tentative calculations of speed and altitude, and the witness even proposed a method to determine these more accurately. Despite the official report classifying it as a meteor, the testimony reflects scientific curiosity and a focus on details that didn't fit conventional explanations.