Ellipsoidal UFO sighted in Cincinnati in 1955

Summary

In December 1955, a witness in Cincinnati, Ohio, observed an ellipsoidal object with an orange exhaust trail. The object was moving westward at a calculated speed of 2 degrees every 45 seconds. It was seen for 40 minutes, with 5 minutes of direct visual observation and 35 minutes using a 15-power telescope. The report could not conclusively identify the object, as no photos were taken and the data was deemed insufficient for evaluation.

The description of the object included a blue-white color and a clear trajectory in a clear sky. Despite the prolonged observation, investigators could not determine if it was a balloon, an aircraft, an astronomical phenomenon, or something else. The report was classified as "insufficient for evaluation," suggesting no clear conclusion was reached about the nature of the phenomenon. The testimony was shared with several military units, but no further details or follow-up were recorded.