UFO Sighting in Spokane in 1960

Summary

In September 1960, multiple witnesses in Spokane, Washington, reported seeing an unusual object in the sky. A U.S. Air Force pilot described a glowing object, green and white in color, moving at high speed. The object, the size of a quarter held at arm's length, was observed for about 10 seconds before disappearing. What made the sighting unusual was that the object shed pieces that continued to glow, causing confusion among observers. Some believed it could be a meteorite, while others suggested it might be a satellite. However, the data was not sufficient for a definitive evaluation.

Military authorities investigated the case, and although several explanations were considered, such as a balloon or an astronomical phenomenon, no conclusive evidence was found. The official report noted that Earth was passing through a meteor shower at the time, which could explain the presence of similar objects in the sky. Despite multiple sightings, no photographs or physical evidence were found to support any theory. The case was filed as insufficient for a definitive evaluation, but it remains an interesting example of how UFO sightings were handled during the Cold War.