1966 07 8290169 Ladd Illinois

Summary

A civilian observer in Illinois reported a brief aerial phenomenon resembling a meteor but with unusual features. The object appeared in the western sky, forming a 180-degree arc visible for just a moment. Unlike typical meteors, it left no visible trail and had a dull gold color, similar to "star dust" used in school crafts. The witness, a local teacher, noted that others in nearby areas also saw it, suggesting a shared sighting. While the description aligned with a meteor, the short duration made it hard to determine the object's exact shape.

===EN=== 1966 07 8290169 Ladd Illinois

A civilian observer in Illinois reported a brief aerial phenomenon resembling a meteor but with unusual features. The object appeared in the western sky, forming a 180-degree arc visible for just a moment. Unlike typical meteors, it left no visible trail and had a dull gold color, similar to "star dust" used in school crafts. The witness, a local teacher, noted that others in nearby areas also saw it, suggesting a shared sighting. While the description aligned with a meteor, the short duration made it hard to determine the object's exact shape.