Sighting
Levelland Sightings
Over one night, multiple drivers near Levelland called police to report a glowing, egg-shaped object and car engines and headlights failing as it passed.
- Date
- 2-3 November 1957
- Location
- Levelland, Hockley County, Texas · United States
- Witnesses
- Civilian, Police, Multiple
- Evidence
- Official documents
What was reported
Several independent callers described a bright object near or on the road, with their vehicles' electrical systems failing until it left. The local sheriff and other officers were among those who reported lights.
Official and public statements
Project Blue Book attributed the sightings to ball lightning or electrical storm activity and wet ignition systems. Astronomer J. Allen Hynek, the project's consultant, later wrote that no thunderstorm was reported that night.
References
Source: Wikipedia