UFO sighted in Yuma in 1937

Summary

In February 1937, a witness in Yuma, Arizona, reported a luminous object that changed colors between red, green, and white. The object, described as the size of a pinhead, barely moved and showed no tail or exhaust. According to the report, it was attacked by a long line of lights, from which pieces fell off. The observation lasted an hour and a half, and the witness was 16 years old, though their reliability wasn't assessed. Investigators concluded it was likely the star Sirius, whose position matched the reported one.

The report, part of Project 10073, didn't include photos and was based on a ground visual observation. Despite the brief testimony, details like the object's variable direction and weather conditions were recorded. Although the possibility of a balloon or aircraft was dismissed, the lack of precise data and the witness's age raised doubts. Ultimately, officials concluded the phenomenon was likely astronomical, aligned with Sirius, and not an unexplained event.