UFO seen in Asbury Park in 1957

Summary

A civilian observer in Asbury Park, New Jersey, reported a blue-white object resembling Venus that appeared and disappeared for 30 minutes. The object moved irregularly toward the southeast and had a slight halo at times. Despite the long observation, the witness could not determine its shape or size. The description and trajectory matched that of a balloon, and the color resembled that of a balloon seen at dusk. The report concluded the object was likely a balloon.