UFO sighted over Misawa, Japan, 1963

Summary

A round object, resembling an aircraft landing light, was observed in the sky above Misawa Air Base in Japan in June 1963. The witness described how the object moved in an arc of about three feet, making 8 to 10 movements before suddenly disappearing. Complex weather conditions, including haze layers and thermal inversions at various altitudes, are noted as possible contributors to the visual confusion. The report suggests the object could have been a weather balloon, though it also mentions the possibility of misinterpretation due to reflections from a rotating beacon.

The observer, a security guard considered generally reliable, recorded details such as the green tint the object took on after starting its movement, as well as alternating green and white lights every few seconds. Despite atmospheric conditions and detailed descriptions, no definitive conclusion about the object's nature was reached. The official report concludes that there is insufficient data for a conclusive evaluation, but points to a possible conventional explanation involving reflections and weather phenomena.