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1 January 1959 01:15 -
Incirlik Afb, Turkey -
Pilot incident. Explanation: Aircraft.
1 January 1959 16:45 -
Newport Beach, California , USA -
UFO splits into fourths. two object shoot straight up very fast, one shoots rapidly to the southeast, one stays in place.
1 January 1959 22:30 -
Kilburn, South Australia, Australia -
Meteor-like objects were observed. Two objects were observed for six seconds (Pollard). Explanation: Meteor.
1 January 1959 Night -
Gerona, Spain -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
2 January 1959 01:14 -
Pacific -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
2 January 1959 19:00 -
Anniston Ordnance Depot, Alabama, USA -
Silent silver orb hovers and maneuvers over ordnance depot, makes fast circles, flew off rapidly to the southwest.
3 January 1959 20:00 -
Dover, Ohio, USA -
Large silent cigar shaped UFO hovered at 40m altitude. Had red, green, white lights on its surface.
3 January 1959 20:30 -
Rochester, New York, USA -
Pilot incident.
3 January 1959 24:00 -
Cagliari, Italy -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.
4 January 1959 01:30 -
Clines Corner S10M, New Mexico, USA -
Glowing orb makes sharp maneuvers, hovers over highway intersection. Explanation: Star.
4 January 1959 18:30 -
Vance AFB, Oklahoma, USA -
A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for ten minutes. Explanation: Star.
5 January 1959 21:23 -
Grand Rapids E, Michigan, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for 12 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
6 January 1959 18:00 -
Markham, Illinois, USA -
Sparkling, glowing sausage-shaped object flew to the southwest at low altitude, turned to the west. Separate witness (not identified).
6 January 1959 18:45 -
Omaha, Nebraska, USA -
A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed (Grossoehme). Explanation: Star.
6 January 1959 19:03 -
Annaba, Algeria -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed.
6 January 1959 19:50 -
Gailtal, Austria -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported (Ceolan; Vorderegger).
7 January 1959 00:12 -
Pau, France -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
8 January 1959 -
Columbus, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported. Explanation: Meteor.
8 January 1959 17:15 -
Nr Illinois Border, Wisconsin, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one experienced male witness on a farm (Becker; Higgins, G).
8 January 1959 18:14 -
Brookville, Pennsylvania, USA -
USAF C-45 incident. Explanation: Meteor.
8 January 1959 18:14 -
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
8 January 1959 19:30 -
Balboa, Panama -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
8 January 1959 Around 2100 -
Phoenix W6M, Arizona , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by more than one witness (Calhoun). Explanation: Flare.
9 January 1959 17:33 -
Cannon AFB, New Mexico, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
9 January 1959 18:28 -
Alvord, Texas, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
10 January 1959 18:03 -
Eagle Springs S4M, North Carolina, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for over one minute (Bell). Explanation: Meteor.
10 January 1959 18:10 -
Plymouth, North Carolina, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed (Somerville). Explanation: Meteor.
11 January 1959 -
Sunne Stigsjo, Sweden -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of the moon, was observed by more than one male witness, one of them an experienced observor, for ten minutes (Jonsson).
11 January 1959 18:15 -
Farewell, Alaska, USA -
An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for several hours (Sparks). Explanation: Mars.
11 January 1959 20:10 -
Short Pump, Virginia , USA -
Disc flew to the southwest over car. Had yellow windows all along rim. Apparent size 2.5cm at arms length.
12 January 1959 17:00 -
Ping Gung, Taiwan -
USMC incident. Explanation: Star.
13 January 1959 11:00 -
Qutdligssat, Greenland -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed. Explanation: Meteor.
16 January 1959 17:30 -
Deadwood N, South Dakota, USA -
A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over 15 minutes (Williams). Explanation: Star.
16 January 1959 17:37 -
Custer Park, South Dakota, USA -
A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over 15 minutes (Duncan). Explanation: Star.
17 January 1959 00:30 -
Kyger, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
18 January 1959 15:00 -
St Clair, New Zealand -
Astronomers incident.
20 January 1959 19:00 -
Rice, Washington, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 12 seconds (Rotter). Explanation: Meteor.
20 January 1959 19:05 -
Colville, Washington, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 12 seconds (Wilson). Explanation: Meteor.
21 January 1959 19:30 -
Bruxelles, Belgium -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Nocturnal lights were observed by one male witness (Dohmen).
21 January 1959 20:45 -
Noyarey, France -
Procession of objects. Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Many objects were observed.
23 January 1959 06:00 -
Bruxelles, Belgium -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by one male witness (Dohmen).
23 January 1959 10:00 -
Herschel Island Sw, Yukon, Canada -
A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed for 20 minutes. Explanation: Moon.
23 January 1959 20:00 -
Golling, Austria -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Hasenbichler).
23 January 1959 23:40 -
Mendoza, Argentina -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
24 January 1959 23:30 -
Moers, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Schneider).
24 January 1959 23:40 -
Carrizal, Argentina -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
25 January 1959 -
Sweden -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by more than four witnesses (Karlsson).
25 January 1959 17:30 -
Tulle, France -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed.
26 January 1959 Around 1600 -
Hokkaido Island, Japan -
Two glowing lens-shaped discs flew to the west slowly, one made 180 degree turn to the east. Absolutely silent.
27 January 1959 20:45 -
St Martin.Vinoux, France -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. 10 objects, about 150 feet across, were observed.
27 January 1959 Night -
Bruxelles, Belgium -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Nocturnal lights were observed by one male witness (Lemmens).
27 January 1959 Night -
Lampasas, Texas, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Five objects, about 1 foot across, were observed by 40 teenage witnesses (Tichenor).
28 January 1959 -
Cahors, France -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.
28 January 1959 18:45 -
Ac Wsw 1000M, Atlantic -
An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses on the ocean for 30 minutes. Explanation: Venus.
29 January 1959 02:00 -
Yuma E40M, Arizona , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness (Verrill).
30 January 1959 05:40 -
Percey, France -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.
30 January 1959 07:30 -
C, France -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.
In February 1959 -
Waikanae, New Zealand -
Photo
4 February 1959 05:20 -
Balboa Basin, Panama -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 12 seconds (Thompson). Explanation: Meteor.
4 February 1959 Around 2000 -
San Jose Airport, Costa Rica -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one experienced male witness at an airport.
4 February 1959 21:00 -
Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -
Photo, evaluated as aircraft. Explanation: Aircraft.
5 February 1959 Around 0500 -
Kufstein, Austria -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Koslik).
In early February 1959 Around 1900 -
Tokoroa, New Zealand -
Photo
In early February 1959 21:30 -
Digeliotica, Greece -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by several witnesses in a city for ten minutes (Papacostas).
7 February 1959 01:40 -
Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one experienced male witness on the shore (Samaha).
7 February 1959 04:20 -
Hwy601, South Carolina, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, about 150 feet across, was observed by one experienced male witness on a highway for over one minute (West).
7 February 1959 20:30 -
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA -
An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for 20 minutes (Gelling). Explanation: Mars.
8 February 1959 -
Kalispell, Montana, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
11 February 1959 04:12 -
Charleston, South Carolina, USA -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by numerous witnesses.
11 February 1959 04:15 -
Shaw AFB, South Carolina, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for 30 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
11 February 1959 04:15 -
Elloree, South Carolina, USA -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Laboon).
11 February 1959 04:15 -
Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by two female witnesses for 18 seconds (Hutto).
11 February 1959 04:20 -
Pageland N8M, South Carolina, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
11 February 1959 06:00 -
Rockingham S5M, North Carolina, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 12 seconds (Stone). Explanation: Meteor.
11 February 1959 20:42 -
Philipsburg W, Pennsylvania, USA -
3 reports of same UFO. Explanation: Flare.
12 February 1959 18:10 -
Miami, Florida, USA -
White cylindrical object, like cigarette in appearance, jerked to and fro over cloud. Vanished suddenly.
14 February 1959 19:00 -
Noshironinato W, Japan -
An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Mars.
14 February 1959 21:05 -
Oak Harbor, Washington, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
16 February 1959 06:40 -
Palacios, Texas, USA -
Star-like objects were observed and photographed. Two objects were observed for ten minutes (Corporon). Explanation: Star.
16 February 1959 21:30 -
Benghazi, Libya -
Silvery blue to reddish to dark round object with dome, sharply outlined
16 February 1959 22:10 -
Argentan, France -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
18 February 1959 -
Iowa, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.
18 February 1959 21:58 -
Whidbey Island Nas, Washington, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
18 February 1959 22:40 -
Dayton, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Deak; Miller). Explanation: Meteor.
20 February 1959 06:45 -
Hall Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by seven witnesses for six seconds (Levesque). Explanation: Meteor.
20 February 1959 21:00 -
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -
An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed by military witnesses for 21 minutes (Bradley). Explanation: Aircraft.
22 February 1959 -
Montreal, Quebec, Canada -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by military witnesses.
22 February 1959 01:30 -
E60M, Puerto Rico, USA -
One object was observed for under two minutes. Explanation: Rocket.
24 February 1959 06:30 -
Rapid City, Michigan, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 36 seconds (Gates). Explanation: Meteor.
24 February 1959 19:45 -
Pennsylvania, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed for 45 minutes (Ual321). Explanation: Aircraft.
24 February 1959 19:45 -
Pennsylvania, USA -
Green fireballs were observed. Three green green fireballs were observed by 43 witnesses for 45 minutes. Explanation: Aircraft.
24 February 1959 20:20 -
Warren, Ohio, USA -
AAL incident. Explanation: Aircraft.
24 February 1959 21:00 -
Youngstown E, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
24 February 1959 21:15 -
Akron, Ohio, USA -
Couple sighted bright red-orange object with flickering yellow light on top. Hovered momentarily, moved away to the north. Outline was sharp, except for top, which was hazy.
25 February 1959 -
Eau Clair, Michigan, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed.
25 February 1959 -
Watsonville, California , USA -
A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by a group of witnesses (Burgess).
26 February 1959 19:30 -
London, Heathrow Apt, UK -
RAF incident.
27 February 1959 19:15 -
Limoges, France -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.
In March 1959 -
Black Jack, Missouri, USA -
Ghost lights were observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Witt).
In March 1959 05:01 -
Amriswil, Switzerland -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Haeusle).
In March 1959 Around 1700 -
Utzenstorf, Switzerland -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Buehler).
In March 1959 18:10 -
Newcastle, UK -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one experienced male witness for nine minutes.
In March 1959 Around 1900 -
Midino, Papua New Guinea -
Flew at low altitude.
28 February 1959 20:40 -
Cordoba, Argentina -
Round silver disc hovered for 25 minutes, made several brilliant flashes, vanished.
28 February 1959 22:55 -
Bellaire, New York, USA -
One object was observed in a city for a few seconds (Gables).
2 March 1959 00:30 -
Franklin Park, New Jersey, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
2 March 1959 00:30 -
Bethpage, New York, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for over one minute. Explanation: Meteor.
2 March 1959 19:30 -
Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA -
6m diameter lighted disc, 60m over quarry.
3 March 1959 -
Pasadena, Maryland, USA -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one experienced male witness (Whitehouse).
5 March 1959 Before 1800 -
Utzenstorf, Switzerland -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Buehler).
5 March 1959 22:29 -
Koenigsfeld, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
5 March 1959 22:29 -
Freiburg, Germany -
(Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).
6 March 1959 20:45 -
Bruxelles, Belgium -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Eight objects were observed by several witnesses for 30 minutes (Dohmen).
6 March 1959 23:16 -
Deerfield, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Electromagnetic effects were noted. An object, twice the size of the moon, was observed (Jones).
7 March 1959 -
London, UK -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.
7 March 1959 19:30 -
Dublin S, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Greenfield). Explanation: Meteor.
7 March 1959 20:00 -
Hicksville, New York, USA -
An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for several hours (Oddo). Explanation: Mars.
8 March 1959 -
London, UK -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.
8 March 1959 02:00 -
Anchorage, Alaska, USA -
Northern Consolidated incident.
8 March 1959 06:39 -
Augustine Island W, Alaska, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few seconds (Church). Explanation: Meteor.
9 March 1959 -
St-Amand-En-Puisaye, France -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.
9 March 1959 -
Bruxelles, Belgium -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Dohmen).
10 March 1959 01:25 -
Oro Grande, California , USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Sauer). Explanation: Meteor.
10 March 1959 20:54 -
Galena W25M, Alaska, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
10 March 1959 Night -
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Several objects were observed.
11 March 1959 19:30 -
Tuntenhausen, Germany -
Hovered.
12 March 1959 23:38 -
Oceanside S30M, California , USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
13 March 1959 18:20 -
Duluth, Minnesota, USA -
Interceptors scrambled after unknown is tracked on radar. Military aircraft crew saw an object with orange, red, white, green lights for 30 minutes. Explanation: Venus.
15 March 1959 21:30 -
Willoughby, New South Wales, Australia -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Four objects were observed by two witnesses for eight minutes (Dietz).
15 March 1959 23:00 -
Turin, Italy -
Reddish- yellow luminous globe hovers 100m over the Turin airfield for 20 minutes. It hovers for 15 minutes, undulating with a falling leaf motion. Pulsates, very bright, then it rises and moves fast toward Valli di Lanzo.
15 March 1959 23:30 -
Worthington, Pennsylvania, USA -
One object was observed for five minutes (Johnston).
15 March 1959 23:55 -
Cheshire, Ohio, USA -
One object was observed for five minutes (Athey).
17 March 1959 -
Trento, Italy -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed.
17 March 1959 20:28 -
Centerville N2M, Ohio, USA -
An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for 30 minutes (Von Blon). Explanation: Mars.
18 March 1959 02:10 -
Max N3M, North Dakota, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Kingsriter). Explanation: Meteor.
18 March 1959 19:05 -
Dayton, Ohio, USA -
A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for 55 minutes (Smith). Explanation: Star.
18 March 1959 20:50 -
Denville, New Jersey, USA -
Photo. Explanation: Malfunct.
19 March 1959 18:45 -
Dabora, Papua New Guinea -
Motionless.
20 March 1959 17:30 -
Ostralece, Poland -
Procession of noiseless reddish pink cigar shaped objects
20 March 1959 21:00 -
Murray Bridge, South Australia, Australia -
Blazing golden coin-shaped disc over road. Arcs up into sky extremely fast.
22 March 1959 03:55 -
Manchester, UK -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
22 March 1959 23:50 -
Hermosillo, Mexico -
Engineers incident.
23 March 1959 20:30 -
Ludwigshafen, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Floerks).
23 March 1959 21:00 -
San Antonio, Texas, USA -
A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed by a male witness for over four hours (La Fuente). Explanation: Star.
24 March 1959 21:30 -
Dayton, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few minutes (Emmons; Macintyre). Explanation: Meteor.
27 March 1959 18:00 -
Dogura, Papua New Guinea -
Moved slowly.
28 March 1959 02:36 -
Los Angeles W, California , USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 36 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
28 March 1959 21:00 -
Villa Nova Mil Font, Portugal -
Nocturnal lights were reported on the shore (Lopes).
In April 1959 -
Frances, South Australia, Australia -
One red light was observed by two female witnesses.
In April 1959 Night -
Sariba, Papua New Guinea -
Trainee Teachers incident.
In Spring 1959 23:30 -
Bahia Blanca, Argentina -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
1 April 1959 22:00 -
Provincia.Cordoba, Spain -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
3 April 1959 19:30 -
Ocoee, Florida, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one experienced male witness at a lake (Wilmeth, J).
3 April 1959 22:40 -
Kapellen, Belgium -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed by several witnesses for two minutes.
5 April 1959 -
Rotterdam, Netherlands -
Photo
5 April 1959 04:00 -
Big Spring, Texas, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few seconds (Giles). Explanation: Meteor.
5 April 1959 18:20 -
Dallas, Texas, USA -
Objects later identified as the planet Mars were observed. More than one object was observed for 30 minutes (Foley). Explanation: Mars.
5 April 1959 Night -
Yerga Alem, Ethiopia -
Green sphere swayed and maneuvered all over sky. Seen by many. APRO Bulletin May 1959.
6 April 1959 20:42 -
Travis AFB, California , USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for 12 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
7 April 1959 -
Braunau, Austria -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
7 April 1959 20:30 -
Thening, Austria -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.
7 April 1959 20:45 -
Haslach, Austria -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.
8 April 1959 21:23 -
Liezen, Austria -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
9 April 1959 03:43 -
Nf Se525M, Newfoundland, Atlantic -
One object was observed by military witnesses on the ocean.
9 April 1959 18:50 -
Boianai, Papua New Guinea -
Sideia Mission Brothers incident.
10 April 1959 18:45 -
Yuma, Arizona , USA -
An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for 50 minutes (Currans). Explanation: Venus.
11 April 1959 -
Woodlands, New Zealand -
Hovered.
11 April 1959 22:50 -
Herford, Germany -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds (Horscroft). Explanation: Meteor.
12 April 1959 20:00 -
Montreal-Nord, Quebec, Canada -
Local residents saw red object hover low over field, throw out sparks from underside, then climb rapidly. At same time a red object hovered over St Hubert AFB, then accelerated away. Explanation: Reflection.
12 April 1959 20:00 -
St-Hubert Rcaf Base, Quebec, Canada -
Local residents saw red object hover low over field, throw out sparks from underside, then climb rapidly. At same time a red object hovered over St Hubert AFB, then accelerated away.
13 April 1959 20:00 -
Montreal, Quebec, Canada -
RCAF incident.
14 April 1959 20:30 -
Ludwigshafen, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Floerks).
14 April 1959 22:10 -
Wiesbaden, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Bose; Tauber).
15 April 1959 -
Ganserndorf, Austria -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Rathammer).
15 April 1959 19:50 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Isatolo). Explanation: Meteor.
17 April 1959 03:55 -
Kunsan Afb, South Korea -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for 30 seconds. Explanation: Reflection.
17 April 1959 Night -
Passau, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
19 April 1959 Around 2200 -
Ganserndorf, Austria -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Rathammer).
21 April 1959 19:00 -
Giwa, Papua New Guinea -
Moved, and turned back.
22 April 1959 19:50 -
Ss Ocean Star, Atlantic -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses on the ocean for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
22 April 1959 19:55 -
Mitchel AFB, New York, USA -
An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for 116 minutes. Explanation: Venus.
22 April 1959 23:45 -
Bitburg, Germany -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
23 April 1959 00:10 -
Bradenton, Florida, USA -
Luminous disc stops 2km away. Beam searches ground. Flew away to the south.
24 April 1959 22:05 -
Tehran, Iran -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
25 April 1959 18:30 -
Pasadena, California , USA -
An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed in clear weather by two witnesses, a married couple, at a mountain (Rear).
26 April 1959 19:00 -
Giwa, Papua New Guinea -
Trainee Teachers incident.
27 April 1959 19:00 -
Dogura, Papua New Guinea -
Trainee Teachers incident.
28 April 1959 21:00 -
Menapi, Papua New Guinea -
Trainee Teachers incident.
29 April 1959 19:30 -
Blackwood, South Australia, Australia -
Object with lights, rotated on vertical axis, Site photos on file. Press coverage. Main body appeared to be spinning, but row of lights was steady.
29 April 1959 22:30 -
S30M, Puerto Rico, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 42 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
29 April 1959 22:30 -
Grassy Plains, British Columbia, Canada -
Alex Gillis and Jerry Monkman saw from a hilltop an egg-shaped object in the middle of the road.
30 April 1959 04:45 -
Karlstadt, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In May 1959 Night -
Sideia, Papua New Guinea -
Trainee Teachers incident.
1 May 1959 19:30 -
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One changing color object was observed by one female witness for ten minutes (Pryzibilla).
3 May 1959 20:00 -
Manau, Papua New Guinea -
Trainee Teachers incident. Explanation: Star.
3 May 1959 21:12 -
Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Canada -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few seconds (George). Explanation: Meteor.
5 May 1959 19:00 -
Dayton, Ohio, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for over ten minutes (O'Brien). Explanation: Balloon.
5 May 1959 Night -
Eindhoven, Netherlands -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Beverloo).
6 May 1959 22:30 -
Galt, Ontario, Canada -
Photo
7 May 1959 20:00 -
Itapetininga, Brazil -
Airline crew and ground observer. Luminous ball hovered, vanished, re-appeared elsewhere in sky.
8 May 1959 23:00 -
Neshanic, New Jersey, USA -
A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over four minutes (Grayovski). Explanation: Star.
8 May 1959 23:00 -
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported in a residential area.
9 May 1959 Around 2100 -
Utzenstorf, Switzerland -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Buehler).
11 May 1959 23:10 -
Montreal, Quebec, Canada -
An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed by three witnesses for 50 minutes (Parizeault).
11 May 1959 23:45 -
Ribe, Denmark -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Skriver).
12 May 1959 After midnight -
Hagelloch, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
12 May 1959 Around 2000 -
Austin, Texas, USA -
Procession of objects.
12 May 1959 22:30 -
Werdohl, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Dochow).
13 May 1959 19:00 -
Colon, Uruguay -
Seen from bottom, circular object rotated clockwise. Was luminous. Dome flashed. UFO flew to the west.
13 May 1959 21:21 -
Offutt Afb Nw, Nebraska, USA -
Braniff Airlines incident.
13 May 1959 23:30 -
Miami, Florida, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Beer). Explanation: Meteor.
14 May 1959 -
Elsinore, California , USA -
Photo
14 May 1959 Around 0100 -
Melbourne, Florida, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Franklin, D).
14 May 1959 20:30 -
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA -
Photo. Explanation: Flare.
17 May 1959 21:35 -
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA -
One object was observed.
17 May 1959 Night -
Adriatic Sea, Italy -
Nocturnal lights were reported on the ocean.
17 May 1959 Around 2300 -
Indio, California , USA -
An unusual object was sighted by multiple witnesses, that had unconventional appearance and aerobatic performance. One object was observed in cloudy weather by several witnesses in a desert.
19 May 1959 22:50 -
New Madison, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few minutes (Rife). Explanation: Meteor.
20 May 1959 22:10 -
Alexandria, Virginia , USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Calle). Explanation: Meteor.
21 May 1959 -
Brindisi, Italy -
Huge yellow glowing cigar flies to the northeast, circles town, then continues to the northeast toward sea.
24 May 1959 19:00 -
Baniara, Papua New Guinea -
Trainee Teachers incident.
25 May 1959 20:25 -
West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed (Newman).
25 May 1959 20:45 -
Santa Lucia, Uruguay -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
26 May 1959 23:47 -
Burlington, West Virginia, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed (Macleop). Explanation: Meteor.
29 May 1959 -
Port Elliot, South Australia, Australia -
Four yellow lights travelled parallel to horizon, visible for 10 seconds.
29 May 1959 03:00 -
Valladolid E, Spain -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.
29 May 1959 21:45 -
Japan -
USN incident. Explanation: Meteor.
30 May 1959 09:45 -
Hawaii, USA -
USN incident. Explanation: Meteor.
30 May 1959 22:00 -
Primehook Beach, Delaware, USA -
Meteor-like objects were observed. Two objects were observed for six seconds (Saunders). Explanation: Meteor.
31 May 1959 06:13 -
Port Elliot, South Australia, Australia -
Red orange object with tapering tail, moved west to east at 25 degrees elevation in southern sky.
In June 1959 22:30 -
Portage, Indiana, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one female witness for several hours (Lissi).
2 June 1959 21:15 -
Windom, Minnesota, USA -
Cigar-shaped objects were observed. Two cigar-shaped objects were observed in clear weather by two witnesses, a married couple (Buller).
2 June 1959 21:37 -
Labrador Se, Labrador, Canada -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for 72 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
3 June 1959 -
Bloomington, Indiana, USA -
Torpedo-shaped object hovered, then dove out of sight. Time of sighting not known.
3 June 1959 21:43 -
Genova, Italy -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 12 seconds (Figari). Explanation: Meteor.
3 June 1959 22:02 -
Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 24 seconds (Graf). Explanation: Meteor.
5 June 1959 19:00 -
Wales, UK -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
5 June 1959 After 2100 -
Wiesbaden, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Zaun).
5 June 1959 21:30 -
Frankfurt, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
6 June 1959 22:00 -
Nourlange, Northern Territory, Australia -
Safari Members incident.
7 June 1959 Around 2200 -
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed (Mcquillan).
10 June 1959 20:00 -
Montevideo, Uruguay -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
10 June 1959 22:30 -
Frankfurt.M, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Becher).
11 June 1959 04:20 -
Ventura, California , USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Weigle).
13 June 1959 21:52 -
Minot AFB, North Dakota, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for under one minute. Explanation: Meteor.
14 June 1959 Around 2300 -
Houston, Texas, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed in clear weather by two witnesses, a married couple, for 54 seconds.
16 June 1959 19:00 -
Dumura, Papua New Guinea -
Very bright yellow.
16 June 1959 22:40 -
Kaiserslautern, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Kamutzki).
16 June 1959 23:00 -
Camp Lucas, Michigan, USA -
A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed by military witnesses at a military facility for 30 minutes (Schlensig). Explanation: Star.
17 June 1959 20:00 -
Manaman, Papua New Guinea -
Red and white light.
18 June 1959 -
Piquerobi, Brazil -
Governor incident.
18 June 1959 02:15 -
Wasserwendi, Switzerland -
A flying disc was observed. One disc, the size of the moon, was observed by three witnesses for five minutes.
18 June 1959 04:15 -
Pacific -
Meteor-like objects were observed. Four objects were observed for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
18 June 1959 08:30 -
Lyons E2M, Colorado , USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 30 seconds (O'Connor). Explanation: Meteor.
18 June 1959 22:00 -
Forest Park, Illinois, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Birkholz). Explanation: Meteor.
18 June 1959 22:00 -
Stephenson, Michigan, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 24 seconds (Guilmette). Explanation: Meteor.
18 June 1959 22:05 -
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 12 seconds (Riske). Explanation: Meteor.
19 June 1959 Evening -
Denmark, Denmark -
Sightings from various sites.
19 June 1959 22:30 -
Cuxhaven, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported on the shore.
19 June 1959 22:30 -
Germendorf, Germany -
Various sites.
19 June 1959 23:00 -
Ecorse, Michigan, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for under 30 seconds (Chamberlain). Explanation: Meteor.
20 June 1959 02:15 -
Pacific -
UAL incident. Explanation: Meteor.
20 June 1959 17:15 -
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -
Green light with a tail and white lights around it, visible for 5 seconds.
20 June 1959 22:35 -
Elverdissen, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Theuerkauff).
21 June 1959 00:01 -
Boianai, Papua New Guinea -
White saucer with four dots as satellite objects.
21 June 1959 01:00 -
Boianai, Papua New Guinea -
Hovered. Explanation: Psych.
21 June 1959 02:30 -
Chesterfield, Ohio, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by military witnesses for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
21 June 1959 20:00 -
The Willows, South Africa -
A civilian woman observed a saucer-shaped object hovering five meters above ground.
21 June 1959 22:10 -
Turkheim, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Baur).
22 June 1959 20:45 -
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -
One changing color ball was observed by four witnesses, two of them an experienced observors (Mitchell; Smith).
23 June 1959 21:00 -
Donana, Papua New Guinea -
White light, left trail.
23 June 1959 Before 2200 -
Berlin, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Eggers).
23 June 1959 23:30 -
Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Electromagnetic effects were noted. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Mix).
24 June 1959 21:00 -
Cabra, Spain -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
24 June 1959 22:20 -
Dayton, Ohio, USA -
One object was observed for over three minutes (Smith).
24 June 1959 Around 2300 -
Se, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses.
25 June 1959 Around 2300 -
Berlin, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Eggers).
27 June 1959 19:50 -
Ilheus, Brazil -
Destroyer Bauru incident.
27 June 1959 20:30 -
Sideia, Papua New Guinea -
Orange-blue sphere. Explanation: Planet.
27 June 1959 23:00 -
Riachuelo S, Brazil -
One domed disc was observed on a farm.
28 June 1959 18:45 -
Boianai, Papua New Guinea -
One circular craft and 7 discs.
29 June 1959 Night -
Boianai, Papua New Guinea -
Several objects were observed by numerous witnesses.
In Mid- 1959 -
North Turner, Maine, USA -
Photo
In July 1959 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
Flying discs were observed. Three discs were observed.
30 June 1959 20:23 -
Patuxent River NAS, Maryland, USA -
Navy Commander incident. Metallic gold, oblate-shaped object
In July 1959 Night -
Koyabagira, Papua New Guinea -
"Objects like boats in the sky."
In Mid- 1959 Night -
Kranebitten, Austria -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Draxl).
1 July 1959 Around 0200 -
Racine, Wisconsin, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted by multiple witnesses, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Physiological effects were noted. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, in a city (Earl).
1 July 1959 21:55 -
Dayton, Ohio, USA -
One object was observed for over one minute (Kovacs).
3 July 1959 19:34 -
Needles, California , USA -
Four objects were observed for ten minutes (Gebinini). Explanation: Mirage.
3 July 1959 Before 2000 -
Ocean Park, California , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Ruiz).
4 July 1959 22:12 -
Brooklyn, New York, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed in clear weather by one male witness for 12 seconds (Selmanoff).
6 July 1959 00:50 -
Baniara, Papua New Guinea -
Round oval with dark band encircling object, four illuminated domed portholes under dark band.
6 July 1959 After 2100 -
Princeton, Illinois, USA -
One object was observed by a male witness (as reported to the police) (Walters).
6 July 1959 21:30 -
Munchen, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Eifler).
7 July 1959 22:25 -
Wiederwalluf, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Schwarz).
7 July 1959 23:25 -
Gand, Belgium -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one male witness for 30 seconds (Van Hoecke).
8 July 1959 04:00 -
Moraine, Ohio, USA -
An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed (Daiken). Explanation: Aircraft.
8 July 1959 Dusk -
Cockatoo River, Queensland, Australia -
One object was observed by one witness on a river (Nicholson).
8 July 1959 18:30 -
Cloncurry E40M, Queensland, Australia -
One object was observed by eight witnesses (Afford).
8 July 1959 18:37 -
Karumba, Queensland, Australia -
An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.
8 July 1959 18:50 -
Port Lihou, Queensland, Australia -
Natives and many others see red glowing object land on hill (APRO Bulletin Sept 1959)
8 July 1959 19:30 -
Prince.Wales Island, Queensland, Australia -
Landed remotely.
8 July 1959 21:30 -
Donaueschingen, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Schweickert).
8 July 1959 22:25 -
Peoria, Illinois, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and aerobatic performance. Nine objects were observed by three witnesses in a city for two minutes (Duncan).
8 July 1959 Night -
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia -
One object was observed by one witness (Cliff).
8 July 1959 Night -
Dogura, Papua New Guinea -
Nautical UFO. Mysterious light on surface of sea.
9 July 1959 Around 1900 -
Dogura, Papua New Guinea -
Moved slowly.
9 July 1959 21:35 -
Berlin, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Otto).
10 July 1959 02:00 -
Norma, New Jersey, USA -
Two white glowing ovoid objects with sharp outlines, joined by third. All circle dock for 10 minutes, then fly away slowly.
10 July 1959 After 2200 -
Valley Center, California , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed in clear weather by three male witnesses, typical age 17, for 12 seconds (Wakefield).
11 July 1959 06:02 -
Hi Ne900M, Hawaii, USA -
5 reports of same UFO. Airline crew saw a big bright light followed by 3-4 smaller lights. Explanation: Meteor.
12 July 1959 -
Ridgecrest, California , USA -
Blue Book case #6962. Military electronic technician saw saucer hover and maneuver over desert.
14 July 1959 -
Prince of Wales Island, Queensland, Australia -
Hunters reported the landing of a red object on the island.
14 July 1959 21:30 -
New Delhi, India -
Explanation: Meteor.
14 July 1959 21:50 -
Holloman AFB, New Mexico, USA -
Dark silent craft with lights, went to the east slowly across high winds. Hovered, then moved on.
In mid-July 1959 21:00 -
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, USA -
Kids witnessed glowing ovoid UFO, silent, apparent size of Moon, fly to the south over New Jersey Turnpike at low altitude. "Pulses."
15 July 1959 22:22 -
Yakima, Washington, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for over one minute (Thomas). Explanation: Meteor.
16 July 1959 01:25 -
Stockton, California , USA -
Two objects were observed by a male witness (as reported to the police) for over an hour (Van Sant).
16 July 1959 22:25 -
Biarritz, France -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
16 July 1959 Night -
Ludwigsburg, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Karrer).
18 July 1959 02:00 -
Worthington, Pennsylvania, USA -
One object was observed for ten minutes (Johnston).
18 July 1959 18:30 -
Oorindi E, Queensland, Australia -
Flashing streak shoots rapidly to the north toward Norman River.
18 July 1959 18:50 -
Prince Of Wales Island, Queensland, Australia -
Red glowing object lands on hill.
18 July 1959 20:00 -
Didiwa, Papua New Guinea -
Over mountains, moved.
18 July 1959 After 2200 -
Peoria, Illinois, USA -
An object was observed using optical instruments. One object, larger than a star, was observed by three male experienced witnesses for over four minutes.
19 July 1959 01:00 -
Salem, Ohio, USA -
1959 Saucers-huge- pattern of four shifting high in Ohio skies-white-yellow perfectly formed-moving very fast
19 July 1959 21:35 -
Webb AFB, Texas, USA -
An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for 30 minutes. Explanation: Venus.
20 July 1959 18:00 -
Papua New Guinea -
Over mountains, moved.
20 July 1959 22:08 -
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
20 July 1959 22:15 -
Woomera Test Range, South Australia, Australia -
Bright white cigar flies to the south over missile test range. Seen by many at base and in town. News coverage.
20 July 1959 22:30 -
Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia -
Four objects were observed by numerous witnesses in a desert.
21 July 1959 21:30 -
Henderson, New York, USA -
Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 45 minutes (Mitchell). Explanation: Balloon.
21 July 1959 22:00 -
St Rose, Louisiana, USA -
0.6m diameter ball flew to the south at 30kph, 700m altitude. Made slight buzzing sound. Changed colors, made 180 degree turn to the northeast . Explanation: Reflection.
22 July 1959 00:34 -
Madera, California , USA -
An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed for over three minutes (Hammerberg). Explanation: Aircraft.
22 July 1959 19:45 -
Porayebayebera, Papua New Guinea -
Domed disc at low altitude, dark base, illuminated dome, bright light on top. Went out over sea. Seen by son of paramount chief, known to author for 8 years.
23 July 1959 Night -
Dabora, Papua New Guinea -
Green and white light.
24 July 1959 21:00 -
Menapi, Papua New Guinea -
Moved fast.
25 July 1959 19:30 -
Gaiawanaki, Papua New Guinea -
Beam of light shone down on men on beach, lit up like day. Domed disc at low altitude, dark hollow base, illuminated dome, travelled on its side in sky.
25 July 1959 20:25 -
Pensacola, Florida, USA -
Photo
25 July 1959 Around 2100 -
Glossop, South Australia, Australia -
Bright orange crescent in sky, stayed ahead of car for 7-10 minutes, no noise.
26 July 1959 20:30 -
Ladapeyre, France -
Huge luminous disc hovered for 30 minutes. Lenticular cloud? Explanation: Cloud.
26 July 1959 21:15 -
Dayton, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Yoder). Explanation: Meteor.
26 July 1959 Night -
Banapa, Papua New Guinea -
Moving out to sea.
27 July 1959 Night -
Banapa, Papua New Guinea -
Moving out to sea.
In August 1959 00:04 -
Baniara, Papua New Guinea -
Apparent up-down motion (scintillation). Explanation: Star.
In August 1959 Around 2200 -
Ried, Austria -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In August 1959 Around 2200 -
La Porte, Indiana, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by three witnesses (Harris).
1 August 1959 20:48 -
Madrid Se, Spain -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds (Pozo). Explanation: Meteor.
1 August 1959 Night -
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -
One object was observed by over 200 witnesses.
2 August 1959 00:28 -
Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed in clear weather by six male experienced military witnesses for seven minutes (Solko).
2 August 1959 20:00 -
Halifax County Hwy7, Nova Scotia, Canada -
One object was observed by five witnesses on a highway (Beazeley).
2 August 1959 21:30 -
Zweibruecken, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
3 August 1959 18:00 -
Mapouna, Papua New Guinea -
Coherent light beams. Green rays of light emanating from base, one vertical (straight up), one on each side at angle of 15 degrees from vertical. Receded into object.
3 August 1959 20:35 -
New Caledonia, Pacific -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
4 August 1959 19:00 -
Wakwapu, Papua New Guinea -
Coherent light beams. Green rays of light emanating from base, one vertical (straight up), one on each side at angle of 15 degrees from vertical. Receded into object.
7 August 1959 00:00 -
Lausanne Bellevaux, Switzerland -
An object was observed and photographed. Nocturnal lights were observed by one witness.
8 August 1959 18:30 -
Biniguni, Papua New Guinea -
Coherent light beams. White sphere appears in northeast sky. Green rays. Expanded and contracted as it hovered, took off rapidly to the east over Mount Maneao.
9 August 1959 21:55 -
Columbus, Ohio, USA -
One object was observed for over one minute (Stanford).
10 August 1959 01:28 -
Goose Afb, Labrador, Canada -
Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. Bright light went from horizon to overhead, mysteriously vanished.
10 August 1959 03:50 -
Baniara, Papua New Guinea -
Two multi-colored spheres (many colors) and a bronze disc.
11 August 1959 00:11 -
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one military witness for over 30 seconds (Jacobs). Explanation: Meteor.
11 August 1959 00:25 -
Grimsby, UK -
Hovered.
12 August 1959 -
Canavieiras, Brazil -
An unconventional object resembling an army tank was seen on swamp. Photos taken.
12 August 1959 00:00 -
Upper Greenwood Lak, New Jersey, USA -
Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 105 minutes (Burris). Explanation: Balloon.
12 August 1959 22:00 -
Gand, Belgium -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one male witness for 18 seconds (Van Hoecke).
12 August 1959 22:00 -
Winchester Se, Kentucky, USA -
Objects were observed using optical instruments. Three objects were observed by two male witnesses, typical age 18, for over one minute (Case).
13 August 1959 06:57 -
Denver, Colorado , USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for 18 seconds (Davies). Explanation: Meteor.
14 August 1959 18:53 -
Hi Ne, Hawaii, USA -
One object was observed by military witnesses.
14 August 1959 19:30 -
Mukawa, Papua New Guinea -
White sphere, exploded with white, orange, and red colors.
14 August 1959 19:53 -
Hawaii, USA -
Military pilot saw a very bright white light change color to red as it moved into the sunlight.
14 August 1959 Night -
Embi, Papua New Guinea -
White light moved down mountain.
16 August 1959 22:40 -
Cogne-Aoste, France -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
16 August 1959 23:00 -
Menapi, Papua New Guinea -
Red, green and white light.
17 August 1959 01:00 -
Donaldson AFB, South Carolina, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 18 seconds (Turner). Explanation: Meteor.
17 August 1959 Night -
Dabora, Papua New Guinea -
One white light was observed.
18 August 1959 -
Raleigh, USA -
EAL incident.
18 August 1959 00:04 -
Baniara, Papua New Guinea -
Two spheres were observed on the shore.
18 August 1959 14:10 -
Terre Haute, Indiana, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few seconds (Shea). Explanation: Meteor.
18 August 1959 19:45 -
Pontiac, Michigan, USA -
Many people at drive-in watched two yellow disc-shaped UFOs hover, then streak overhead and maneuver for 20 minutes.
18 August 1959 22:00 -
Kaiserslautern, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Geng).
19 August 1959 18:55 -
Mitchel Afb W6M, New York, USA -
Vertical red luminous UFO flew straight toward rapidly to the southeast. Explanation: Aircraft.
19 August 1959 20:30 -
Elburn, Illinois, USA -
UAL 333 incident.
19 August 1959 20:30 -
Des Moines, Iowa, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed by several hundred witnesses for 12 seconds (Ludvigson).
19 August 1959 21:10 -
Shelton, Connecticut, USA -
Bright star spirals to the northeast. Seen for three minutes.
19 August 1959 23:00 -
Roddickton 4M, Newfoundland, Canada -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Busher).
19 August 1959 Night -
Dabora, Papua New Guinea -
White light over sea.
22 August 1959 01:27 -
St John'S, Newfoundland, Canada -
PAA incident. Explanation: Meteor.
22 August 1959 22:00 -
Wiesbaden, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Blumenthal).
23 August 1959 21:30 -
Midland, Michigan, USA -
Student watched bright pulsating ellipsoid object hover, made whirring sound. Sharply outlined. About size of T-33 plane, changed color white to bluewhite when shot off.
24 August 1959 -
Emmitsburg, Maryland, USA -
Hovered, shot straight up.
24 August 1959 22:35 -
Highbury London, UK -
An object was observed and photographed. One object, larger than a star, was observed by one male witness for 48 seconds (Shelverton). Explanation: Satellite.
26 August 1959 20:15 -
Strasbourg, France -
Nocturnal lights were reported for over 15 minutes (Floerks).
26 August 1959 20:22 -
Denver, Colorado , USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few seconds (Sladkey). Explanation: Meteor.
26 August 1959 20:45 -
Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA -
Six objects were observed at a lake for 11 minutes (Zentner).
27 August 1959 20:22 -
Denver, Colorado , USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 12 seconds (Dort). Explanation: Meteor.
27 August 1959 20:37 -
Bielefeld, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Lummer).
27 August 1959 21:15 -
Bad Griesbach, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Adolph).
29 August 1959 04:12 -
Mobile Bay, Alabama, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by two witnesses for six seconds (Leight). Explanation: Meteor.
In September 1959 -
Colchester, UK -
Ghost lights.
In September 1959 -
Vargon, Sweden -
A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object was observed in clear weather by one male 39-year-old witness (Andersson).
In September 1959 00:02 -
Samarai, Papua New Guinea -
Dazzling, oblong light.
In September 1959 08:00 -
Sutton Surrey, UK -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One green object, larger than a star, was observed by two single female witnesses for 12 seconds (Wisby).
31 August 1959 21:30 -
Barstow N, California , USA -
Police incident.
2 September 1959 -
Gand, Belgium -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed.
5 September 1959 23:00 -
Malden, Missouri, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by a male witness for over an hour. Explanation: Star.
5 September 1959 Night -
Abbeville, France -
BEA Viscount incident.
5 September 1959 23:40 -
Naha Afb, Japan -
Meteor-like objects were observed. Six objects were observed by military witnesses for 18 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
7 September 1959 21:00 -
Mayauman, Papua New Guinea -
Seen twice.
7 September 1959 After 2100 -
Manchester, Connecticut, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one experienced male witness (Wilson).
7 September 1959 23:01 -
Aleutians S, Alaska, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for 30 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
8 September 1959 22:05 -
Osnabrueck, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Ottensmeyer).
8 September 1959 23:40 -
Lowell, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by military witnesses for over three minutes (Hersey).
8 September 1959 24:00 -
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -
A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for three hours (Dean). Explanation: Star.
10 September 1959 20:10 -
Camp Kinser, Japan -
Meteor-like objects were observed. More than six objects were observed by military witnesses for 36 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
13 September 1959 -
Tempe, Arizona , USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
13 September 1959 01:05 -
Gills Rock, Wisconsin, USA -
Round yellow light, with 13 other lights in it
13 September 1959 19:00 -
Pumani, Papua New Guinea -
Moved slowly.
13 September 1959 21:15 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by one witness for a few seconds (Atcheson).
14 September 1959 05:00 -
Reggane, Algeria -
One object, the size of a star, was observed by three witnesses for five minutes (Miclot).
14 September 1959 20:06 -
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA -
A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed in a city for over an hour (Snyder). Explanation: Star.
14 September 1959 21:04 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by one witness for a few seconds (Atcheson).
15 September 1959 19:00 -
Trenton, Ohio, USA -
Disc with lights around rim hovered for two hours. Lights went dark whenever a plane flew by.
15 September 1959 Around 2000 -
Graz, Austria -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one witness (Bertalanitsch).
15 September 1959 22:45 -
London, UK -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, larger than a star, was observed by one female witness for ten minutes (Sturzaker). Explanation: Reflection.
15 September 1959 Night -
Wien (Vienna), Austria -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
15 September 1959 23:00 -
Montigny-en-Ostrevent, France -
3m diameter hat-shaped disc with rectangular windows seen at low altitude. Beam from object searches. Flew to the southeast.
16 September 1959 00:15 -
Atlantic -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
18 September 1959 22:00 -
Frankfurt.M, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Becher).
21 September 1959 03:59 -
Larson AFB, Washington, USA -
A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for over 42 minutes. Explanation: Star.
21 September 1959 19:45 -
Naha, Japan -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for 12 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
22 September 1959 20:00 -
South Charleston, West Virginia, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 12 seconds (Payne). Explanation: Meteor.
22 September 1959 22:30 -
Goose Bay E 150M, Labrador, Canada -
PAA 114 incident.
23 September 1959 03:10 -
Shrewsbury, UK -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object, larger than a star, was observed by one male witness for six seconds (Gibbons). Explanation: Meteor.
24 September 1959 18:41 -
North Carolina, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for 30 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
25 September 1959 19:50 -
Tres Arroyos Wnw, Argentina -
Two brilliant spheres hover at 3km altitude. one lands, second darkens.
26 September 1959 04:00 -
Ruthven, Iowa, USA -
Police incident.
27 September 1959 22:25 -
Fayetteville, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for a few minutes (Marshall). Explanation: Meteor.
27 September 1959 22:25 -
Springfield, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for a few minutes. Explanation: Meteor.
27 September 1959 23:30 -
Buer, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
28 September 1959 00:41 -
West Carrollton, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Devilbiss). Explanation: Meteor.
28 September 1959 21:30 -
Zweibruecken, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
29 September 1959 18:30 -
Cusop Radnorshire, UK -
One object was observed by two witnesses.
29 September 1959 20:30 -
Kirknewton, UK -
(Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name). Explanation: Aircraft.
29 September 1959 Around 2200 -
Lufkin C47, Texas, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Braswell).
In October 1959 -
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In Fall 1959 -
Hamilton, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Roberts, J).
In October 1959 Dusk -
Van Nuys, California , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two experienced witnesses (Varson).
30 September 1959 18:55 -
Menapi, Papua New Guinea -
Moved slowly.
30 September 1959 19:43 -
Camp Pendleton, California , USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at a military facility for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
In Fall 1959 Evening -
Munchen, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Reichl).
In Fall 1959 20:00 -
Mobile, Alabama, USA -
Wit and four others saw black circular object on most nights from 10/8/59 to 11/9/59. Seen against face of moon .5 seconds at 6-min intervals, through 60mm telescope and binocs. First, angular paths, then one path.
In Fall 1959 21:00 -
Holosiyivsky Plateau, Russia -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses (Krylov).
1 October 1959 04:52 -
Keesler AFB, Mississippi, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for over three minutes (Powell).
1 October 1959 21:15 -
Telephone Ridge, Oregon, USA -
Bright light approach hover about 30 minutes, then disappear
2 October 1959 -
Glenora, Ontario, Canada -
An orange luminous object dived toward the witness.
4 October 1959 00:20 -
Randolph AFB, Texas, USA -
Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed at an airfield for over 25 minutes (Beicker). Explanation: Balloon.
4 October 1959 18:25 -
Quezon City, Philippines -
Project Blue Book "unidentified" case.
5 October 1959 03:40 -
Garretson E, South Dakota, USA -
An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over 12 minutes (Cummings). Explanation: Venus.
In early October 1959 19:00 -
Jacksonville, Illinois, USA -
Late 1959, bright lights from a hovering object of unknown shape making a zed-zid zed-zid electrical sound.
5 October 1959 20:55 -
Woodruff W13M, Wisconsin, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 18 seconds (Von Sivers). Explanation: Meteor.
6 October 1959 -
Mystery Satellite, LEO, Space -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.
6 October 1959 -
Robins Afb, Warner Robins, Georgia, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported at an airfield.
6 October 1959 06:15 -
Atlantic -
One object was observed on the ocean for seven minutes.
6 October 1959 After 1800 -
Russelsheim, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Devinast).
6 October 1959 20:15 -
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -
Round, white-yellow light make several abrupt turns at high speed
7 October 1959 03:10 -
Virginia , USA -
EAL 541 incident.
7 October 1959 20:00 -
Fairlie, New Zealand -
Large white dome shaped mass flies rapidly to the west quickly, lost to sight over hills.
8 October 1959 06:43 -
Bunker Hill Afb, Indiana, USA -
An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by nine witnesses at an airfield for three hours (Kerchner). Explanation: Venus.
8 October 1959 Around 2000 -
Moon, Space -
Object sighted, believed to be astronomical in nature. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by four witnesses (Grube).
9 October 1959 -
Snohomish County, Washington, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported.
11 October 1959 17:45 -
Eastbourne, UK -
One object was observed for 30 seconds (Ambrose).
12 October 1959 -
Elko, Nevada, USA -
Photo evaluated as a hoax. Explanation: Hoax.
12 October 1959 04:30 -
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Larsen).
12 October 1959 22:00 -
Phoenix, Arizona , USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported in a residential area.
13 October 1959 -
Warsaw, Indiana, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported.
13 October 1959 -
Various Sites, Indiana, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Stamm).
13 October 1959 Around 0500 -
Flensburg, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Wendland).
13 October 1959 20:57 -
Terre Haute Nne18M, Indiana, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for a few seconds (Brooks). Explanation: Meteor.
14 October 1959 -
Golfe.Gascogne, France -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed on the ocean.
15 October 1959 18:01 -
Dover Afb, Delaware, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness at an airfield for 12 seconds (Carn). Explanation: Meteor.
15 October 1959 18:10 -
Terre Haute, Indiana, USA -
One object was observed by several witnesses (Gilmour).
16 October 1959 13:00 -
Reconquista, Argentina -
Airliner follows gray ovoid. four small objects exit.
16 October 1959 Night -
Dean Funes, Argentina -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
17 October 1959 01:30 -
Franklin, Ohio, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for 30 minutes (Middleton). Explanation: Star.
17 October 1959 Dusk -
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -
One object, about 150 feet across, was observed for 90 seconds (Mathews).
17 October 1959 Around 1900 -
Resistencia, Argentina -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and aerobatic performance. Five objects were observed by several witnesses (Alvce).
17 October 1959 19:35 -
Lower Mitcham, South Australia, Australia -
Amateur astronomer observed red ball through binoculars, "slightly north of Jupiter", faded out, left a trail of small lights behind it.
17 October 1959 Evening -
Aalen, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Busse).
19 October 1959 02:55 -
Great Mills, Maryland, USA -
NAL incident.
19 October 1959 05:30 -
Innsbruck, Austria -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
19 October 1959 21:30 -
Pinhal, Brazil -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
20 October 1959 19:35 -
Dayton, Ohio, USA -
Aircraft-like objects were observed. Two aircraft-like objects were observed for 30 seconds (Hall; McGrath). Explanation: Aircraft.
20 October 1959 22:10 -
Oodnadatta Se80M, South Australia, Australia -
Sky lit by bluish flash, object crossed sky, had fiery reddish tail and long yellow flame. north rapidly to the southeast.
20 October 1959 Night -
Key West NAS, Florida, USA -
USN incident.
20 October 1959 Night -
San Salvador De Jujuy, Argentina -
Pulsating ovoid object hovers in northeast sky. Too brightly illuminated to look at directly. Seen again next night.
21 October 1959 05:07 -
Va W380M, Virginia, USA -
USN incident. Explanation: Meteor.
21 October 1959 18:25 -
Manzanares, Spain -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
22 October 1959 17:15 -
Cheltenham, UK -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object, three times the size of the moon, was observed by two witnesses for 20 minutes (Jones). Explanation: Aircraft.
22 October 1959 Night -
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One multi-colored light was observed.
23 October 1959 20:00 -
Figueras, Spain -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
23 October 1959 20:00 -
Cordoba, Argentina -
Strange buzzing sound. Luminous saucer goes overhead, went rapidly to the northwest.
23 October 1959 22:00 -
Pumani, Papua New Guinea -
Green, red and yellow half-moon shaped light.
24 October 1959 Before 0500 -
Barcelona, Spain -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Ganduixer).
24 October 1959 24:00 -
Siena, Italy -
A luminous flying object is senn. It is dark at the extremities, with a white tail that is diffused like a veil
25 October 1959 18:38 -
Mansfield, Pennsylvania, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (English). Explanation: Meteor.
In late October 1959 19:45 -
Bulleen, Victoria, Australia -
One object was observed for several hours (Henrickson; McEwen).
In late October 1959 21:15 -
Telephone Ridge, Oregon, USA -
Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. Light appeared 10 miles away, moved toward witnesses over meadow, hovered 30 minutes, shot straight up passing through broken cloud layer.
25 October 1959 21:20 -
Telephone Ridge, Idaho, USA -
Viewed through rifle scopes from Hells Canyon. Very bright Nocturnal light hovers, flies away.
26 October 1959 17:12 -
Mobile, Alabama, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Kett). Explanation: Meteor.
27 October 1959 21:15 -
Valparaiso, Chile -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
28 October 1959 -
Labelle W7M, Quebec, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Donovan).
28 October 1959 01:38 -
Wake Island, Pacific -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for 12 seconds (Walsh). Explanation: Meteor.
28 October 1959 04:10 -
Parndana, South Australia, Australia -
One object was observed by three witnesses for 30 minutes (Taylor).
28 October 1959 07:00 -
Ozona E6M, Texas, USA -
An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for seven hours (Dailey). Explanation: Venus.
28 October 1959 18:30 -
Atlantic City Wh30, New Jersey, USA -
Cigar-shaped objects were observed. 12 cigar-shaped objects were observed by two witnesses, a married couple, for over 15 minutes (Jansen).
28 October 1959 18:43 -
Wallingford, Connecticut, USA -
One object was observed by one witness for over 15 minutes (Storm). Explanation: Rocket.
28 October 1959 18:45 -
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses for over 15 minutes (Holder). Explanation: Rocket.
28 October 1959 19:00 -
Pora, Papua New Guinea -
Orange light, descending.
28 October 1959 21:15 -
Valparaiso, Chile -
Astronomer incident.
28 October 1959 Night -
New Rochelle, New York, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
29 October 1959 19:56 -
Capri, Italy -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
29 October 1959 20:10 -
Vandalia, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Crull). Explanation: Meteor.
30 October 1959 19:11 -
Dayton, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Vernee). Explanation: Meteor.
30 October 1959 19:30 -
Montevideo, Uruguay -
Dark metallic hubcap-shaped saucer flew to the north, turned to the west, turned and speeded away to the east.
30 October 1959 22:00 -
Pumani, Papua New Guinea -
Colored light as before, more distant this time.
31 October 1959 -
Stratford, New Zealand -
Hovered at 15m above some tall trees before moving up into sky. Had tail.
In November 1959 02:00 -
Clarkston, Michigan, USA -
Photo, evaluated as balloon. Explanation: Balloon.
31 October 1959 20:40 -
Styrnas, Sweden -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, about 150 feet across, was observed by three witnesses (Melin).
1 November 1959 03:35 -
Eugene, Oregon, USA -
An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for 115 minutes. Explanation: Venus.
1 November 1959 03:35 -
Oakridge, Oregon, USA -
An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for 115 minutes. Explanation: Venus.
1 November 1959 23:20 -
Atlantic -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses on the ocean for 20 minutes. Explanation: Meteor.
2 November 1959 22:00 -
Porto Alegre, Brazil -
Four people in car see domed disc overhead. two discs form cylinder between them.
3 November 1959 18:55 -
Utica, New York, USA -
Stationary round yellow-white object move away, disappear, then reappear
3 November 1959 Night -
Invercargill, New Zealand -
Nocturnal lights were reported on a road.
4 November 1959 00:52 -
Butzbach, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Schmidt).
4 November 1959 16:55 -
Puerto Rico E, Atlantic -
SS Texas incident.
4 November 1959 19:00 -
Baghdad, Iraq -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for a few minutes (Thompson). Explanation: Meteor.
5 November 1959 -
Elvas, Portugal -
Strange flying object seemed to shoot fire. Watched for two hours. O Seculo newspaper.
7 November 1959 20:30 -
Berlin, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Holz).
7 November 1959 22:25 -
Hi N, Hawaii, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses on the ocean. Explanation: Meteor.
7 November 1959 22:30 -
Bruxelles, Belgium -
Three objects were observed by one witness.
8 November 1959 00:30 -
Ellensburg, Washington, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for over 75 minutes.
9 November 1959 21:57 -
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One yellow-green light was observed in the suburbs (Cox; Jaeger).
9 November 1959 22:10 -
Menton, France -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
10 November 1959 19:25 -
Bruxelles, Belgium -
Three objects were observed by one male witness for 50 minutes (Dohmen).
12 November 1959 17:40 -
Garden City, New York, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for ten minutes (Park). Explanation: Balloon.
12 November 1959 19:00 -
Punta Campos S, Mexico -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
12 November 1959 21:00 -
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Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Five objects were observed.
13 November 1959 05:15 -
Resolution Is E260M, Northwest Territories, Canada -
An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for 71 minutes. Explanation: Venus.
13 November 1959 22:10 -
Cradley Heath Staff, UK -
An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object, larger than a star, was observed by one male witness for 30 seconds (Totney). Explanation: Aircraft.
In mid-November 1959 01:30 -
Lafayette, Indiana, USA -
Observed white object for about 20 minutes in Nov. 1959 which approached and then flew away.
15 November 1959 21:00 -
Montevideo, Uruguay -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
17 November 1959 04:40 -
Manteo W320M, Atlantic -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses on the ocean for a few seconds (Frederick). Explanation: Meteor.
18 November 1959 02:30 -
Dayton, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 12 seconds (McClay). Explanation: Meteor.
18 November 1959 18:25 -
Crystal Springs S, Mississippi, USA -
Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. Row of red lights drifted slowly, then shot off at fantastic speed.
18 November 1959 18:50 -
Guam N100M, Guam, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
20 November 1959 04:15 -
Blackwood W, South Australia, Australia -
Constables saw cluster of lights reflecting moonlight out to sea, skimming at sea level moving rapidly to the north. A few minutes later saw elongated object with dome, 1/8th diameter of moon.
22 November 1959 23:50 -
Bonn, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Davidts).
23 November 1959 19:30 -
Koyabagira, Papua New Guinea -
White disc and dark 'boat' object underneath. Half the apparent size of the Moon, under cloud.
24 November 1959 18:20 -
Praia, Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic -
Nocturnal lights were reported on the ocean.
25 November 1959 00:20 -
Farmington, Michigan, USA -
Eight objects were observed for six seconds (Beemer).
25 November 1959 23:05 -
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. 12 white lights were observed by six male witnesses for 30 seconds (Clark).
26 November 1959 21:59 -
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for a few seconds (Hall). Explanation: Meteor.
28 November 1959 19:00 -
Basin E, Wyoming, USA -
White glowing cone hovered, descended to low altitude, ascended and hovered at high altitude when witnesses approached.
28 November 1959 19:15 -
West Branch, Michigan, USA -
Eight objects were observed for six seconds (White).
28 November 1959 22:00 -
Tarakwaruru, Papua New Guinea -
Starlike object, moved upwards.
29 November 1959 17:30 -
Russelsheim, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In the 1960's -
Beverly Hills, California , USA -
Bright light darting back and forth, high speeds, over ocean, seen from immediately east of Topanga Canyon.
In 1960 -
Saratoga N, Texas, USA -
Ghost lights.
In 1960 -
Russia -
Object sighted, believed to be astronomical in nature. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by one experienced male witness (Kozyrev).
In the 1960's -
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by more than one witness (Porter).
In the 1960's -
Paris Island, South Carolina, USA -
A hovering object was observed. One object, the size of a star, was observed by more than one male witness at a military facility for 12 seconds (Stahl).
In the 1960's -
Toppenish Ridge, Washington, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported.
In 1960 -
Tryon, North Carolina, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by one male witness in a residential area (Uptegrove).
In the 1960's Around 0100 -
Derrinallum, Victoria, Australia -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one witness for seven minutes (Worrall).
In 1960 01:24 -
Silver Lake, Oregon, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses for a few seconds.
In 1960 Dusk -
Springfield, Illinois, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by more than one male witness (Jardine).
In 1960 Evening -
Kluane Lake, Yukon, Canada -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by three witnesses for several hours (Van Der Veen).
In the 1960's Around 2200 -
South Haven, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of the moon, was observed by more than one male witness (Rusin).
In 1960 Night -
Rice Lake, Wisconsin, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one witness.
In 1960 Night -
San Antonio, Venezuela -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In 1960 Night -
Buffalo, New York, USA -
A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object was observed in clear weather by one male witness (Palone). One bigfoot was seen.
In the 1960's 23:30 -
Warren, Victoria, Australia -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, about 5 feet across, was observed by several witnesses for 20 minutes (Bieu; Velde).
In 1960 23:30 -
Manukau Harbor, New Zealand -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by two witnesses (Robertson).
1 December 1959 21:30 -
Fontana E, California , USA -
Two police officers watched lampshade-shaped disc illuminate area. Beams of light. Shot away very fast. Left contrail.
1 December 1959 21:40 -
Santa Cruz, California , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed on the ocean for over three minutes.
3 December 1959 17:21 -
Greenville Afb Ssw5, Mississippi, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Explanation: Meteor.
3 December 1959 21:50 -
Chatton, New Zealand -
Disc flies to the northeast, stops and circles for 45 minutes. Bright glow along rim. Lost from sight in clouds.
6 December 1959 -
Miami, Florida, USA -
Photo
9 December 1959 -
Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe -
An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported on the shore.
10 December 1959 18:45 -
Barriefield, Ontario, Canada -
A hovering flying disc was observed. One disc was observed.
11 December 1959 03:08 -
Hi E, Hawaii, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.
11 December 1959 Evening -
Weilheim, Germany -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Eifler).
13 December 1959 17:30 -
El Paso, Texas, USA -
USA incident.
19 December 1959 17:15 -
Burgoon, Ohio, USA -
Disc descended at titled angle, had slow spin. When airplane passed by object vanished.
20 December 1959 -
Safford, Arizona , USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
20 December 1959 02:20 -
Redondo Beach, California , USA -
Eight discs cavort and play tag over shoreline. Very bright yellow and bronze color. Full Moon high in sky.
21 December 1959 18:53 -
Berlin, Germany -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Stark). Explanation: Meteor.
24 December 1959 00:15 -
Modesto, California , USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Hendershott).
25 December 1959 -
Jadwin, Missouri, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness on a farm (Andres).
27 December 1959 03:30 -
Cheltenham, UK -
An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object, larger than a star, was observed by one female witness for six seconds (McKean). Explanation: Aircraft.
In Early 1960 -
Guantanamo Bay, Panama -
Photo
31 December 1959 18:32 -
Quantico, Virginia , USA -
An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed for over six minutes. Explanation: Aircraft.
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