UFO sighted in San Diego in 1958

Summary

In May 1958, a civilian in San Diego observed a red, oval-shaped object the size of a pea. The witness saw it for 10 minutes, describing unusual movement coming from the west and heading north. Although it might initially seem strange, records indicate that a weather balloon was scheduled for release at the time. Surface winds matched the sighting's trajectory, suggesting the object was indeed that balloon with a light. The observer was a 44-year-old man working at an astronomical lab, adding credibility to the account.

The official conclusion of the report was that the object was not a UFO, but a weather balloon. This was supported by wind pattern analysis and the match with scheduled launch times. Despite the object's seemingly erratic movement, experts concluded it was consistent with a balloon with a light. The case, though brief, shows how meteorological data and official records can help solve seemingly unexplained sightings.