UFO sighted in Ithaca, New York

Summary

In September 1967, a witness in Ithaca, New York, reported observing a luminous yellow object moving rapidly across the sky. The phenomenon was seen for approximately one minute and was described as an object traveling northward, dropping small fragments that burned up before reaching the ground. Initially thought to be a balloon, further analysis suggested it might be a hot air balloon made from garment bags. The report includes infrared photographs taken by a specialized photographer, adding credibility to the sighting. The object's description and behavior sparked debates about its nature, though no conclusive evidence of its origin was found.