UFO seen in Garden City in 1957

Summary

A witness in Garden City, New York, reported a bright, oval object ascending directly into the sky. The object, described as the size of a dime and bright silver, was observed for three to four minutes. Initially thought to be a newly released balloon, the description of its trajectory raised some confusion. The official report suggested it was likely a balloon, but also noted an apparent inconsistency: if the object was going straight up, why did it appear lower on the horizon when it disappeared from view?

The report includes details about the observation made by a woman over 21 years old, who saw the object without the aid of instruments. Weather conditions were good, with unlimited visibility and clear skies. Despite the lack of photographs or radar data, the object's circular motion and bright appearance generated interest. In the end, the report concluded that while a balloon was a probable explanation, the data was not entirely consistent, leaving room for other possibilities.