UFO identified as meteor in three states

Summary

In June 1969, a witness reported an aerial phenomenon classified as a meteorite by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. The object was seen for about 10 seconds and identified as a meteor traveling on a 290-degree heading. Witnesses in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri observed it, although there were no reports of noise or visible impact, leading to the belief that it burned up completely in the atmosphere. The report includes meteorological data and an assessment of the object's trajectory, but no physical evidence was found at the site. The description of the event highlights the importance of multiple witness accounts and collaboration with scientific institutions to identify aerial phenomena.