UFO seen in Charlotte in 1955

Summary

In August 1955, a woman in Charlotte, North Carolina, observed a bright object that crossed the sky in just a few seconds. The object, described as white and yellow, was brighter than stars or normal aircraft. Although no photos were taken, the witness estimated it was the size of a half-dollar coin held at arm’s length. The report concluded it could be an astronomical phenomenon, such as a meteor, due to the speed with which it disappeared over the horizon. However, no detailed investigation was authorized due to the lack of additional information.

The case was recorded by the 4674th Ground Observer Squadron, a unit responsible for reporting unidentified flying objects. Although the report was sent to the Air Defense Command, no further investigation was authorized. The brief nature of the sighting and the straight-line trajectory of the object toward the east led analysts to consider it possibly a meteorite. This type of report was common in the 1950s, when curiosity about UFOs was at its peak.