Half Moon UFO Over Seneca Lake in 1954

Summary

A half-moon-shaped object, approximately 12 feet in diameter, was observed over Seneca Lake, New York, on January 28, 1954. It had a soft yellow color with swirling bluish-red exhaust and moved in a jerky, irregular manner. The witness first saw it for five minutes, then it disappeared and reappeared 14 minutes later at around 17,000 feet. Although no photos were taken, the reports agree that the object's behavior matched that of a balloon.

The sighting occurred under adverse weather conditions: overcast skies and light snow. The object made no sound and moved in an unusual way, causing some confusion. Despite initial doubts, investigators concluded it was a balloon. The detailed report includes location, time, and description of the phenomenon and was shared with various military units for analysis.