UFO sighted over Banks Island in 1960

Summary

In December 1960, a U.S. Air Force pilot observed a luminous object in the sky over Banks Island, Canada. The object was described as a ball with a pale green tail, descending nearly vertically and burning up as it entered the atmosphere. Although the pilot was on alert for the possible re-entry of Sputnik VI, the official report concluded it was likely a meteorite. The sighting lasted only one second, and there were no photos or additional data suggesting an unknown object.

The official report classified it as a classic meteor, and no evidence indicated it was anything else. Despite the brief observation, it was recorded in case it was Sputnik VI re-entering Earth's atmosphere. The report noted no abnormal activity or other objects in the sky, and the pilot confirmed no interception was necessary. The description and context suggest a natural explanation, but the case remains interesting due to its location and space-related context.