UFO sighted in Alabama in 1965

Summary

In May 1965, a person in Piedmont, Alabama, observed a bright object moving rapidly across the sky. The object, described as round and shiny, was seen for 10 minutes and viewed both with the naked eye and binoculars. The observer initially thought it might be a satellite, and indeed, records confirm that the ECHO I satellite was over Alabama at that time, moving southeast. However, the description of the object's trajectory toward the west caused some confusion. The person contacted the military for identification, and was asked to clarify their observation if they believed it wasn't the satellite.

The military response was clear: if the object moved southeast, it was likely the ECHO I satellite. If, on the other hand, it moved west, more information was needed to confirm its identity. Although there were no photos or physical evidence, the official report concluded it was a satellite observation. The confusion in the object's direction of movement was a key point in the evaluation, and the witness was asked to provide more details if they had doubts.