UFO sighted by Japanese sailors in 1960

Summary

In December 1960, an officer and four sailors aboard the USS Gunston Hall reported a bright object in the sky over Japan. The UFO, described as a pinhead-sized point with a white tail, was observed for about 2 seconds before disappearing by breaking up. Although balloon and satellite reentry were considered, investigators concluded it was likely a meteor. The sighting occurred under clear skies with no optical aids, increasing the credibility of the report.

The official report, under Project 10073, includes precise coordinates and the testimony of the officer of the deck, deemed highly reliable. Despite the lack of physical evidence, the available data does not contradict the meteor hypothesis. This case is an example of how UFO reports often find natural explanations, though they always leave room for curiosity.