UFO 1958 in Los Angeles, Shapeshifting silver object

Summary

In January 1958, a witness in Los Angeles observed a round, silver object the size of a pea. The object was seen for 10 minutes and appeared to change shape from round to elongated before disappearing. The report classifies this sighting as likely a balloon, a conclusion that matches the characteristics described by the witness. Although no photos were taken, the civilian testimony provided enough information to consider this explanation.

The report includes additional data on weather conditions and the exact location of the sighting. A major, Loren J. Bruner, reviewed the case and confirmed it could be a weather balloon from Santa Monica station. Despite the simplicity of the described object, the case was carefully documented and considered relevant for Project 10073.