UFO spotted in Newburgh in 1957

Summary

In December 1957, a witness in Newburgh, New York, observed a round orange and yellow object the size of a pea. The object remained stationary in the sky for 20 minutes, drawing attention due to its duration and stability. Although no photos or radar were used, the report suggests it might have been a balloon. The description and path indicate a conventional explanation, but no official records confirm this.

The report classifies the sighting as likely a balloon, though other possibilities cannot be ruled out. The lack of additional data and the visual nature of the observation limit evaluation. Cases like this, where the object remains still and visible for a long time, often fit with explanations such as weather balloons or astronomical lights, but also spark curiosity due to their mystery.