Bright object seen near Norfolk in 1958

Summary

In August 1958, an officer aboard the Liberian tanker Urania sighted a bright, burning object moving from east to northeast. The witness described a white object visible for 30 to 45 seconds, without sound or visible trail. Although the officer compared it to a falling star, its increasing brightness and size suggested it was closer than typical.

The lack of photographs, radar data, and additional testimonies limited investigators' ability to identify the phenomenon. Weather conditions were recorded, but no details on the exact trajectory or speed were available. Despite multiple reports and transmissions, authorities concluded there was insufficient information for evaluation. The case was filed as inconclusive.