Spherical UFO seen near Lake Stevens in 1957

Summary

A round object with an 8-foot diameter was sighted near Lake Stevens, Washington, on February 22, 1957. The witness described it as dark and moving smoothly with the wind, suggesting it might be a balloon. No photos were taken, but the available data indicated it was not an aircraft or an astronomical phenomenon. The low altitude and the object's behavior pointed toward a simple explanation, though uncertainty remained due to lack of further details.

The McChord Air Base reported the sighting to the Air Technical Intelligence Center, as part of the investigations of the time. Although a balloon was considered likely, it was never officially confirmed. This case reflects how many 1950s reports were analyzed with skepticism but also with interest in ruling out conventional explanations.