UFO Sighted in Ohio in 1960

Summary

In July 1960, a witness in Kettering, Ohio, observed a luminous object moving eastward. The object, described as a bright blue-white ball of fire, intensified before disappearing behind a tree. The sighting lasted about 2.5 seconds. Although initially considered a meteor, the possibility of a Russian satellite entering the atmosphere was also mentioned. Weather conditions were clear with some ground fog and good visibility. There were no military or civilian aircraft in the area at that time.

The report includes precise details about the location, time of the sighting, and the witness's description. Despite no photographs being taken, the testimony is clear and detailed. The object showed no changes in shape and emitted no sound, supporting the theory of an astronomical phenomenon. The report concludes that the description is characteristic of a meteor, though other possibilities are not ruled out.