UFO spotted in Edison Washington in 1956

Summary

In January 1956, a witness in Edison, Washington, observed a luminous object that appeared to move with precision at low altitude. The object, described as round, pea-sized, and yellowish red, was seen for 20 minutes. It was moving about 500 feet above the horizon and descending slowly, mimicking the flight pattern of an aircraft. Despite its aircraft-like appearance, no radar or photographs were recorded, creating some uncertainty in the evaluation of the case.

The official assessment concluded it was likely an aircraft, although the lack of objective data such as images or radar records left room for other explanations. This type of report, with detailed descriptions but limited by the technology of the time, is common in the UFO archives of the 1950s. Despite the limitations, the witness's testimony and the precise description of the object's movement make it an interesting case for the study of unexplained aerial phenomena.