UFO zigzag over Sault Ste Marie in 1960

Summary

In November 1960, a witness in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, observed a bright orange object moving rapidly across the sky. The object, described as the size of Venus, made zigzag movements and stopped three times during its path. Despite its speed, it left no visible trail or sound. The report suggests it could be an aircraft, although a balloon or astronomical phenomenon were also considered. The sighting was brief, lasting only one and a half minutes, which complicated its definitive identification.

The atmosphere at the time of the sighting was stable, with no thermal inversion, reducing the possibility of an optical illusion. The report also mentions a balloon launched in Bismarck, North Dakota, whose trajectory partially matched the object seen. However, it was not confirmed to be the same. The officer in charge concluded it was likely an aircraft, although other explanations were not ruled out. The case remains intriguing due to the precision of the details and the unusual nature of the object's movement.