UFO identified as meteor in Massachusetts

Summary

A 1966 report describes a bright object moving rapidly across the sky over Middleboro, Massachusetts. The witness, a 57-year-old man, saw it from his window at dawn. The object had a blue-green glow and was descending at high speed toward the northeast. Although initially reported as a UFO, later analysis concluded it was likely a small meteor. The witness's description matched typical meteor characteristics, ruling out more exotic explanations.

The report includes weather details such as clear and cold conditions, and wind data that didn't affect visibility. A representative from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory was consulted and supported the meteor theory. No physical evidence or photographs were found, limiting a definitive identification. However, the consistency of the testimony and the absence of unusual features led to an astronomical classification.