Teardrop UFO over St Paul 1955

Summary

In September 1955, a witness in St Paul, Minnesota, observed an inverted teardrop-shaped object with a white light at its center. The sighting lasted 10 minutes and occurred at dusk. Although no photos were taken, both civilian and military sources confirmed balloon activity in the area. The official conclusion was that it was likely a balloon, aligning with weather station reports from the time.

The object remained visible into the night before disappearing into the haze. The detailed description and context of balloon activity led investigators to rule out other explanations such as conventional aircraft or astronomical phenomena. This case is an example of how weather data and witness accounts can converge to provide a plausible explanation for a UFO sighting.