Sighting of a UFO in Kansas City in 1960

Summary

In September 1960, a witness in Kansas City, Missouri, observed a luminous object the size of a basketball or beach ball. The object, described as round and extremely bright, was seen using binoculars. The initial report suggested it might have been the planet Venus, which was setting at that time. However, radar attempts to confirm the sighting were unsuccessful, and it was considered possibly a high-altitude weather balloon.

The report includes details of communications between various military and meteorological offices trying to gather more information about the object. Despite efforts, no contact was made with the WSR-57 radar, and no movement of the object was recorded. Ultimately, it was concluded to likely be a weather balloon, though its origin could not be identified. The case was filed without a definitive resolution, but meteorological data and observations partially matched the trajectory of Venus.