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UFO seen as parachute-like reflections in 1962

UFO seen as parachute-like reflections in 1962
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Summary

A UFO case recorded in Lexington, Massachusetts, in 1962 describes the observation of four blue-gray objects that appeared suddenly through the windshield of a moving car. The witness, a 69-year-old man, saw the objects for only 4 seconds while driving at 55 mph. The objects moved very slowly or not at all and vanished instantly, with no trace. They were compared to parachutes without bodies or cords, and the official report suggested they might be an optical reflection.

The witness's location inside a moving vehicle and the lack of additional photos or witnesses add complexity to the case. Although no photographs were taken and no other people saw the objects, the official report concluded it was "another reflection," indicating a terrestrial explanation was considered. However, the detailed description and the fleeting nature of the phenomenon leave some mystery around the sighting.