UFO sighted over Van Nuys in 1956

Summary

In March 1956, a witness in Van Nuys, California, observed a round object the size of a pea, silver in color, and stationary in the sky. The sighting lasted 15 minutes and was reported as a ground-based visual observation. Although no photos were taken, the report suggests it might have been a balloon, given its apparent stillness and color. The official conclusion was that it was "possibly a balloon," indicating a cautious assessment by the investigators of the time.

The case was recorded under Project 10973, a U.S. Air Force initiative to document unidentified aerial phenomena. The report includes coordinates, exact time, and a detailed description of the object, but no conclusive evidence of its nature was found. Despite the lack of images, the witness's testimony was enough to include the case in classified files, where it remained until declassified. This type of record offers a fascinating glimpse into how authorities handled UFO reports over half a century ago.