Golden rays fireball in Wisconsin

Summary

In February 1965, a woman in Janesville, Wisconsin, observed an aerial phenomenon described as a fireball with golden rays. The object, oval in shape, moved slowly from east to west at a low altitude, as if about to land. The witness saw it for about 10 seconds and noted that it was silent but emitted a bright blue color. She contacted local radio and television to report the sighting, confirming it was not a common meteor.

The description of the object includes details such as its elongated shape, blue glow, and golden rays emanating from it. Although initially considered a possible astronomical event, investigators concluded it was a typical fireball or meteor. No physical evidence or photographs were found, but the witness had prior experience observing meteors. Her account was collected by the U.S. Air Force as part of efforts to document unidentified sightings.