Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting in Southern Norway, 8 May 1960
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AI-Generated Summary
A luminous object sighted over Southern Norway on May 8, 1960, was officially identified by the Sola Observatory as luminant night clouds caused by cosmic dust.
On May 8, 1960, at 2030Z, a luminous object was observed over Southern Norway, specifically reported from Bergen, Sola, and the Oslo area. The sighting, which lasted approximately 30 minutes, was described by witnesses as appearing like a vapor trail that was 'mirror bright.' Observers noted that the forward end of the object appeared to spiral downward. One report from Bergen additionally mentioned that a luminous object moving at high speed was seen first, which then appeared to explode, leaving behind a cloud. The incident was documented on a Project 10073 record card and communicated via military cable (RJEZHQ 364) from HED USAF WASH DC to ATIC WPAFB OHIO. The Sola Observatory at Harestua investigated the reports and concluded that the phenomena were 'luminant night clouds' caused by cosmic dust entering the atmosphere. Despite this identification, the initial record card noted that the information provided was insufficient for a positive identification of the object.
Luminous object looked like vapor trail and remained visible for almost 30 min. Forward end particles appeared to spiral down. It was described as mirror bright.
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Official Assessment
The Sola Observatory at Harestua identified the phenomena as luminant night clouds caused by cosmic dust entering the atmosphere.
The object was determined to be a natural atmospheric phenomenon rather than an aircraft or balloon.
Key Persons
- USAIRA OSLO NORWAYReporting agency