UFO seen in Garden City in 1959

Summary

In 1959, a witness in Garden City, New York, reported an unidentified flying object moving erratically in the sky. The object, described as white or yellowish with occasional blue or green flashes, was slowly ascending without any visible exhaust, tail, or noise. The witness observed it for several minutes, noting no other similar objects or strange odors. Despite the lack of conclusive evidence, the Air Force suggested it might have been a balloon or the moon seen through a haze layer.

The official investigation concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object, but it considered the possibility of a balloon launched from a nearby base. The witness expressed a desire to know if others had seen the same thing, though no other reports were recorded. This case reflects the uncertainty and curiosity surrounding many UFO sightings of the time.