Luminous UFO seen over Minnesota in 1962

Summary

In November 1962, a Minnesota farmer observed a fast-moving, circular object in the sky from his bedroom window. The witness described it as brighter than a full moon and silent, leaving no trail or sound. The object appeared suddenly and vanished quickly, moving westward at low altitude. Although the report classified it as an astronomical meteor, the witness was unconvinced and considered the possibility of a flying saucer. The night was clear, and the object's unusual behavior raised questions about its nature.

The witness, a 44-year-old man interested in celestial phenomena, had previously seen satellites and weather balloons but found this object different. His account was submitted to the U.S. Air Force, but no definitive explanation was provided. The case reflects the mystery and confusion surrounding UFO sightings in the early 1960s, when science and imagination often intertwined.