UFO 1952 Mississippi, Civilian witness describes glowing object

Summary

In April 1952, a civilian woman in Mississippi observed a glowing aerial object described as a "cotton basket" shape. The sighting occurred at 04:45 local time and lasted only a few seconds. The object had a blue and white color with a red top and moved in straight and level flight. Although no photos were taken, other reports in the area mentioned a fireball. The official evaluation concluded the phenomenon was astronomical, suggesting it could have been a meteor or another celestial event. This sighting is part of a period of intense UFO reports in the United States.