UFO sighted near Calhoun in 1958

Summary

In October 1958, a 35-year-old geophysicist observed a cylindrical, bright, blue-white object moving from north to south. The witness, driving toward Monroe, Louisiana, described the phenomenon as very luminous, with green flashes when it extinguished. The object, the size of a match head, made no audible noise and ended abruptly, possibly with an explosion. The observation lasted between 2 and 3 seconds. Although initially considered a meteorite, an Air Force intelligence officer noted the absence of orange light and a tapered tail made this explanation unlikely.

The area was clear with 15 miles visibility, allowing a clear observation. No air traffic was recorded in the area, ruling out conventional aircraft. Despite favorable conditions, the report concluded the object was likely an astronomical meteor, though with some doubts. This case is part of a historical database reflecting the complexity of interpreting unidentified aerial phenomena.