UFO sighted in Trenton in 1957

Summary

In July 1957, an observer in Trenton, New Jersey, spotted a circular object the size of a pinhead at arm's length. The object had bright flashing lights and moved from northeast to southeast and back again, finally fading from view after about ten minutes. Although the possibility of a balloon or astronomical phenomenon was considered, the data clearly pointed more toward an aircraft. The detailed description from the witness and the observed trajectory convinced investigators that it was likely a conventional plane.

The official report, part of Project 10073, accurately records this sighting with precise details on coordinates, time, and object description. The witness, a 30-year-old officer, provided key information on weather conditions and the exact location of the sighting. Despite the lack of photographs or radar data, the final evaluation concluded that the object was probably an aircraft, which doesn't diminish the intrigue of this case, typical of UFO files from that era.