UFO sighted in Fairbanks Alaska in 1957

Summary

In November 1957, a person in Fairbanks, Alaska, reported a round object with cream and red colors that showed flashes. The witness described a streak of light in blue or pure white. The event lasted between 4 and 5 seconds and generated around 10 to 15 phone calls. Although initially considered a balloon or aircraft, investigators concluded it was a meteor. The description and trajectory of the object supported this interpretation.

The atmosphere was clear and windless, which facilitated the observation. The report included details about the weather conditions and the exact location of the sighting, near Ladd Air Force Base. The Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska was contacted, and the possibility that the object was a meteor or even a fragment of the Sputnik 1 rocket was considered. Despite initial attention, no conclusive evidence of a non-natural nature of the phenomenon was found.