UFO seen as a group of eight objects in Farmington, Michigan

Summary

A witness in Farmington, Michigan, reported in November 1959 the observation of eight unidentified flying objects. He described elongated shapes the size of a half-dollar coin, with dark tops and light tan bottoms. The objects traveled in a straight line from east to west at a low altitude and disappeared into the clouds. The witness, a 34-year-old man, was driving at 40 mph when he saw them, and the sighting lasted approximately five seconds. Despite the detailed description, authorities concluded there was not enough information to form a valid conclusion.

The official report noted the weather was cloudy with light snow and the observer used no optical aids. Possibilities such as birds or light reflections were considered, but no confirmation was found. The case was filed as "insufficient data for evaluation," reflecting the difficulty of classifying unexplained aerial phenomena at the time.