UFO sighted in Seattle in 1959

Summary

In October 1959, a radar in Seattle detected five aerial objects appearing in pairs. Witnesses described them as round, the size of a quarter, with flickering white and blue lights. Although no photos were taken, reports indicate the objects showed erratic flight patterns and disappeared after three hours. The radar signal was weak, making identification difficult.

The official conclusion pointed to a temperature inversion causing a mirage, explaining both the visual sighting and radar detection. Weather data supported this theory, though other factors were not ruled out. Despite the explanation, the report acknowledged that insufficient information prevented a definitive resolution.