UFO seen in Edgerton Wisconsin in 1962

Summary

In July 1962, a civilian in Edgerton, Wisconsin, observed an unidentified flying object for nearly eight minutes. The UFO appeared as an oval-shaped object with red and white colors, leaving a silvery tail behind. Its path was zigzagging and bright, moving across the sky towards the southeast. Initially, it was considered to possibly be a balloon or an astronomical phenomenon, but the data was inconclusive. The sighting was recorded by the Air Force, but no definitive explanation was reached. The description of the object and its unusual movement generated some controversy, although it was suggested that it could have been a visible satellite at the time.