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UFO 1958 in Wantagh New York

UFO 1958 in Wantagh New York
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Summary

In April 1958, a witness in Wantagh, New York, observed three circular objects traveling in a horizontal line. Each was the size of a full moon, glowing faintly, and vanished without a trace. The sighting lasted 4 to 5 seconds, with no noise or visible trail. The official report classified the event as an astronomical meteor, matching the behavior of a bolide breaking up in the sky.

The analysis noted that the objects followed a 30-degree arc, typical of a high-speed meteor. Although other possibilities like balloons or aircraft were considered, the description and trajectory clearly pointed to a natural phenomenon. The report also mentioned that bolides can appear as groups of lights in formation, aligning with the observation. Ultimately, there was no evidence of non-natural activity.