UFO sighted over Madison, Wisconsin

Summary

An unidentified object was observed over Madison, Wisconsin, on April 23, 1965. A salesman standing in his yard noticed a spherical object with a bluish-white color that remained stationary for three minutes before moving northeast. The observer estimated the object to be at about 4,000 feet and noted that it produced no sound or exhaust trail. The total observation lasted 13 minutes, raising questions due to its unusual behavior.

The official report, prepared by the Air Defense Command, concluded that the object was neither an aircraft nor a known weather phenomenon. Although a satellite was considered as a possibility, it was deemed unlikely. No physical evidence was found, and the report highlighted the clear sky and excellent visibility. The observer was deemed reliable, and the case was filed without a conclusive explanation.