UFO sighted near Crosby, North Dakota in 1953

Summary

In September 1953, a U.S. Air Force officer observed a circular object the size of a dime, flashing red, green, and violet. The object appeared to move westward and then ascended as the sun rose, eventually disappearing. The sighting lasted one and a half hours. Astronomical charts indicated that Mars was in the exact position where the object was seen. The official explanation suggested that the cool weather might have caused the object to appear to flash and change color.

Although other possibilities like balloons or aircraft were considered, the report concluded there was no clear explanation. The witness, an experienced officer, heard no sound and could not identify the object. The sighting was documented in an official Air Force form and shared with several air intelligence departments. Despite the lack of photographs or radar confirmation, the case was filed as unresolved, with a possible astronomical explanation.