White disc-shaped UFO seen in Alaska in 1960

Summary

A 1960 report describes the observation of a white, disc-shaped object at the Sparrevohn Air Force Station in Alaska. A soldier described it as larger than a basketball and resembling a beam of light. The object left no trail or sound and disappeared within 2 to 4 seconds. The sighting occurred at 45 degrees above the horizon during a clear, moonlit night. A companion of the witness saw it first and alerted the other, but by the time the second person looked, the object had vanished. Although the report classifies it as a probable meteor, the lack of concrete evidence and the testimony of a single observer leave many questions unanswered.

The official analysis suggested it could be a meteor, as it matched characteristics of previous sightings in the area. However, the ephemeral nature of the phenomenon and the absence of photographic or radar confirmation keep some mystery. This case, like many others, reflects the difficulty of distinguishing between natural phenomena and unidentified objects, especially under low visibility conditions and with single witnesses.