Square UFO seen in Tennessee in 1955

Summary

In September 1955, a 33-year-old woman in Alcoa, Tennessee, observed a mysterious object in the sky. She described it as almost square, bright, and black, moving in a slow circular motion. The object moved northeast, passing over trees and disappearing. The sighting lasted between 10 and 15 minutes, suggesting a very low speed. Despite multiple investigations, the object could not be identified. Explanations such as weather balloons, commercial or military aircraft, and astronomical phenomena were all ruled out. The lack of clear evidence and the inconsistency in the witness's description kept the case unresolved.

The official investigation concluded the object was unidentifiable. Weather stations, air services, and astronomers were contacted, but all reports were negative. The witness, a housewife with no technical training, was considered cooperative but with questionable details. Although initially she described the object as square, later investigations changed it to a pointed shape with short wings, raising doubts about her reliability. The official report classified it as "unidentified," highlighting the inability to determine its nature with available data.