Bright flash over the Hawaiian islands in 1959

Summary

In December 1959, an aerial observation recorded a bright flash at around 5-6 thousand feet above the Hawaiian islands. One observer attributed it to a meteor, and investigators concluded it was likely a meteor entering the atmosphere and breaking up. The description of the event, though brief, includes details such as the duration of the flash and the absence of a tail, supporting the meteor theory.

The report, classified under Project 10073, was shared with various military units and intelligence agencies. Although other possibilities, such as a balloon or aircraft, were considered, the final evaluation pointed to an astronomical phenomenon. This case, though inconclusive, is part of many UFO reports that reflect the curiosity and methodology of the time for analyzing unidentified aerial phenomena.