Bright yellow-green object over Hawaii

Summary

A ground observer spotted a bright yellow-green object moving from south to north on September 7, 1960, north of the Hawaiian Islands. The sighting lasted only five seconds, limiting the amount of available information. Despite its brevity, the object's description and trajectory matched typical meteor characteristics. Investigators concluded it was likely an astronomical phenomenon, specifically a meteor entering Earth's atmosphere. There were no photographs or radar data, and the report came from a military source, adding intrigue to what seems a straightforward case.

The exact location is only given as "north of the Hawaiian Islands," and no other objects were reported in the sky. The object's "bright" description and distinct color suggest high luminosity, typical of meteors disintegrating upon atmospheric entry. Although information is limited, available data largely rule out balloons, aircraft, or other artificial objects. This case is a common example in UFO files of how natural phenomena can be misinterpreted as unidentified objects.