UFO sighted in Charleston Maine in 1955

Summary

In July 1955, an observer in Charleston, Maine, reported seeing a round, orange object for seven minutes. The object moved back and forth in a straight line while ascending slightly. Although the report noted that the object was not photographed and the information was limited, the officer who recorded the sighting suggested it could have been a weather balloon. However, the lack of concrete data prevented a definitive evaluation.

The case was classified as "insufficient for evaluation," indicating that no firm conclusions were reached about the object's nature. While a balloon was considered a possibility, other explanations were not ruled out. This type of report was common during the Cold War, when any unusual aerial phenomenon generated interest and analysis by military authorities.