UFO meteor in Massachusetts 1957

Summary

In September 1957, a witness in N. Truro, Massachusetts, reported an object resembling a meteor. It was described as a yellow flame with a tail, moving rapidly westward and disappearing like a typical meteor. Initially thought to be a balloon or aircraft, investigators concluded it was an astronomical meteor. The observer noted color and brightness changes, causing some confusion, but the data support a natural explanation. The report includes details like direction, duration, and appearance, reflecting how celestial phenomena could spark interest and discussion even in the 1950s.