White circular UFO seen in Maryland in 1955

Summary

A 67-year-old man in Glenburnie, Maryland, observed a white, circular object on May 7, 1955. The object suddenly appeared in the sky, remained stationary for several seconds, and then rapidly ascended into the overcast. The witness, who was wearing glasses, observed the phenomenon for about 30 seconds. Although no photos or radar were used, the report concluded it was likely a weather balloon. The evaluation indicated no further investigation was needed, as all evidence pointed to a conventional explanation.

The object's unusual behavior and description generated some curiosity, but investigators considered there were no elements warranting a deeper probe. Like many cases from that era, this one was classified as likely a balloon, a common explanation for many sightings in the 1950s.