Disk over Tehachapi, CA
A witness account on file, unevaluated. Most of the archive rests here, and honestly so.
The report, as filed
Saw it in western sky about 35 degrees, thought it was a helium party balloon, but noticed it wasn't tumbling, but floating steadily eastward. It passed directly over my head and the building behind me cut off my field of vision as I turned around to watch it. It had no lights, but a whitish oval patch on the belly. There was no wind at ground level. As it passed overhead I was sure it could not be a balloon. It flew straight, silent and steady. It looked as though it was headed in a straight line directly over the town center. I'd be surprised if no one else saw it. Size: like a dime or nickel held at arm's length. Very clear and well defined.
Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center (record NUFORC #163146). Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.
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