Cigar-shaped UFO seen in Tucson in 1957

Summary

In November 1957, a witness in Tucson, Arizona, observed a mysterious cigar-shaped object with a pointed nose. The object, about the size of a pea, glowed red-orange and maintained a steady flight before disappearing into the distance. The sighting lasted around 15 seconds, with the object moving from the southeast to the northwest, tracing a clear arc across the sky. Although several explanations were considered, such as balloons or meteors, no definitive conclusion was reached.

The report includes precise elevation and azimuth data, suggesting a clear and controlled trajectory. Investigators at the time considered it possibly an aircraft, though it was not confirmed. This sighting is part of the records from Project 10073, a U.S. Air Force initiative to study unexplained aerial phenomena.