A pink-shaped sighting in Belmont 1957

Summary

In December 1957, a witness in Belmont, California, observed an object shaped like an airplane and pink in color at approximately 5000 feet altitude. The sighting lasted between 5 and 10 minutes and occurred at dusk, which explained the pinkish hue. Although no photos were taken, the report concluded it was likely an aircraft, as no distinctive features of an unidentified object were observed. The limited information and the time of day led investigators to rule out other explanations such as balloons or astronomical phenomena.

The official report, part of Project 10073, was classified as likely an aircraft. However, the testimony and visual description still generated some curiosity. Local police were contacted, but no further details were obtained. The pink color, attributed to the sunset, was not enough to confirm a definitive explanation. Despite the brief sighting, the case was filed with a conservative assessment, typical of the era's reports on unconventional aerial phenomena.