UFO spotted in Brooklyn in 1956

Summary

In October 1956, a witness in Brooklyn, New York, observed a bright white round object in the sky. The object, the size of a pinhead seen at arm's length, appeared from the southwest, hovered for about two minutes, and then disappeared toward the northwest. The sighting lasted between three and five minutes, with no photographs taken. Despite the brief encounter, the collected data led investigators to conclude that it was likely caused by an aircraft.

The official Project 10073 report classified the case as "probably caused by an aircraft," based on the object's description, the duration of the observation, and the manner of its disappearance. Although no images or radar data were recorded, the witness clearly saw the object for several minutes. Weather conditions were favorable, with clear skies and moderate winds. Despite the conventional explanation, the case remains an example of how UFO sightings were documented and analyzed in the 1950s.