UFO sighted in Gravesville in 1954

Summary

In May 1954, a civilian in Gravesville, New York, reported a greenish-yellow object moving at high speed across the sky. The witness observed it for about 10 seconds before it disappeared behind clouds. The object traveled in a straight line and made noise, prompting the observer to describe it as "funny." An astronomer from Colgate University reviewed the case and suggested it could have been a meteor with a long trail, though no other meteors were reported in the area. The object was seen at an elevation of 70-80 degrees, placing it quite high in the sky.

The report classified the incident as likely astronomical, ruling out physical or photographic evidence. Despite the lack of concrete proof, the witness, deemed reliable, and the astronomer's analysis shaped the official conclusion. Like many cases from that era, this one reflects the uncertainty and public interest in unexplained aerial phenomena, which remained difficult to explain without solid evidence.