UFO sighted in Aiken, South Carolina in 1968

Summary

In September 1968, multiple witnesses in Aiken, South Carolina, reported the sighting of an unidentified flying object. The incident occurred on the night of September 7, under clear weather conditions and a full moon. Over thirty calls were received, six of which came from identified individuals deemed reliable, including a radar operator, a university professor, and military personnel. Witnesses described a round or oval object, the size of an orange, with a reddish and white glow. The object exhibited unusual movements, such as joining, separating, and rapidly moving toward the horizon. Despite investigations, no conventional explanation was found for the phenomenon.

The investigation included checks with nearby military bases, airports, and industrial plants, but no flights or balloon launches were recorded during the period. The witnesses, with diverse technical backgrounds, provided consistent descriptions, increasing the credibility of their accounts. However, the report concluded that there was insufficient data for a definitive evaluation, and the phenomenon remains unidentified.