White object seen for 30 minutes over Bristol, Tennessee

Summary

A civilian pilot observed a bright object, the size of a dime, directly in front of the aircraft for 30 minutes. The object remained stationary, showing no relative movement to the plane. Since a balloon could not stay in the same position for that long, investigators concluded it was likely an astronomical body, such as a star or planet. Despite the duration of the sighting, no photos were taken and no further information was recorded. This case was considered insufficient for a definitive evaluation, but conventional explanations were ruled out.