UFO sighted near San Clemente in 1961

Summary

In June 1961, a naval officer reported an unidentified object near San Clemente, California. The sighting occurred at 2 a.m. and lasted 15 minutes. The object, described as round with a bright bluish glow, changed shape between round and elongated. It moved faster than a star but slower than an aircraft. The witness compared it to a satellite, though it was moving in the opposite direction. No photos were taken, and the data was considered insufficient for a definitive conclusion.

The official report did not completely rule out the possibility of a balloon or an astronomical phenomenon, but the object's behavior did not match any of these. The object disappeared into a cloud, without making any noise, adding to the mystery of the sighting. Despite ruling out a satellite, the report did not reach a clear conclusion, leaving the door open to an unknown explanation.