UFO spotted over San Mateo in 1962

Summary

In December 1962, a 13-year-old boy spotted an object in the sky over San Mateo, California. The object, about 100 feet in diameter, had a round or oval shape and moved at speeds between 100 and 1000 miles per hour. It performed unusual maneuvers such as hovering, moving straight up, and sideways. Despite its size and proximity, no sound was heard. The sighting lasted one and a half minutes, with 27 seconds of approach, 8 seconds of hovering, and 3 seconds of departure, all under foggy conditions.

Investigators concluded it was likely an aircraft, though the data didn't align. The low altitude and lack of noise raised doubts. A meteor or rocket were also considered, but the dawn conditions and lack of brightness didn't support these theories. The confusion between the time details and the object description suggests the report may not be entirely reliable.