Spherical UFO seen in Vineyard Haven

Summary

In October 1957, a witness in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, spotted a spherical object about five feet in diameter. The object hovered for around 90 seconds before vanishing quickly. The observer saw it for two minutes, sparking some interest due to its unusual behavior. Despite the detailed description, investigators considered it possibly a balloon. There were no photographs or radar data, limiting the ability to confirm the nature of the event.

The official evaluation concluded that it could not be ruled out as a balloon, though other explanations were not dismissed either. This case is part of many reports from the era that reflect uncertainty and the need for more data to solve sky mysteries. The report was reviewed by several officials, including an urgent memo to prepare a response for Senator Walsh, highlighting the political interest in certain UFO cases at the time.