Spherical UFO seen over Tallassee Alabama

Summary

A small round object was sighted over Tallassee, Alabama, on May 19, 1960. The witness, a civilian mowing the lawn, described it as extremely high, white and clear, with an occasional shiny appearance. The object remained visible for about two minutes before fading into fog. There were no photos or radar data, making official evaluation difficult. Although several explanations like balloons or astronomical phenomena were considered, none were confirmed. The lack of precise information and the witness's vague description led the report to be deemed hard to evaluate.

The official U.S. Air Force report recorded the sighting without reaching a concrete explanation. Storms, aerial activity, and other common phenomena were ruled out. The witness could not provide details on speed or direction, further complicating analysis. Despite the brief encounter, the case was included in the records of Project 10073, a program that collected UFO reports for study.