A meteorite sighted in Norwich in 1957

Summary

A round object the size of a basketball was seen in Norwich, Connecticut, on November 10, 1957. Witnesses reported that the object shone with red and orange colors and moved northwest before disappearing behind a mountain. The observation lasted only 4 seconds, which caught the attention of investigators. Although other explanations, such as balloons or aircraft, were initially considered, the report concluded it was a meteorite. The description and brevity of the sighting are typical of this type of natural phenomenon.

The classification of the case as a meteorite was based on the analysis of data provided by a civilian witness. There were no photographs or radar involved, and the report highlighted that the object's characteristics matched those of a meteorite. The officer in charge of the case, Lieutenant Hanson S. Reynolds, gave no further comments, but the official report closed with this explanation. This case is an example of how UFO sightings often have natural explanations once analyzed.