Yellowish green meteor over Pacific in 1962

Summary

In September 1962, a ground observer reported a luminous phenomenon over the Pacific Ocean that was classified as a meteor. The object appeared as an extremely bright yellow-green flare that illuminated the scene as if it were daylight. The observation lasted only three seconds, limiting the ability of investigators to determine its exact nature with certainty. Despite the brevity of the event, other possibilities such as balloons or aircraft were ruled out. The report concluded it was a meteor, although no photographs or additional data were recorded to confirm this evaluation.

This case is part of a series of unexplained sightings in 1962, including mysterious lights in Fiji, a baseball-sized object in Ireland, and blue rain in England. Although most of these events were explained as natural or artificial phenomena, some remain unresolved. The Pacific meteor case, though brief, was accurately evaluated and not considered a UFO. However, its intense brightness and limited duration generated some curiosity among researchers at the time.