Meteor sighting over the Pacific in 1964

Summary

A military officer reported an object moving rapidly across the sky over the Pacific in 1964. The observation took place near the coordinates 31.50N 173.00E, a remote oceanic location. The object was seen for eight seconds and traveled a 60-degree arc, indicating a very fast trajectory. Despite its speed, the observer accurately described its movement and direction.

Analysts concluded the phenomenon was astronomical, attributable to a very high meteor in the atmosphere. The object's description, trajectory, and observation duration align with typical meteor characteristics. There was no physical evidence or photographs, but the report was reviewed by several military and intelligence agencies. Although it might initially seem like an unidentified object, the subsequent analysis classified it as a natural phenomenon.