UFO observed near the moon in 1952

Summary

In September 1952, a witness in Fort Worth, Texas, observed a white, round, cigar-shaped object just east of the moon. The object remained stationary for a few minutes before disappearing rapidly, without producing sound, smoke, or exhaust. The witness, familiar with U.S. military aircraft, estimated the object to be between 7 and 11 miles high. The observation occurred when wind speeds were low, making it unlikely the object was a weather balloon. No unusual aircraft activity was reported by any military agency during the sighting period, adding to the mystery.

The official investigation logged the sighting as an air intelligence report. Although no conventional explanation was found, the report notes the object was too fast to follow with the naked eye. Like many other cases from the Cold War era, this one was filed without a clear resolution, but remains an intriguing example of UFO reports from the time.