Benton Harbor: Silent silver disc hovering
A woman driving in Benton Harbor, Michigan, observed a silent silver disc hovering motionless, tilted on its left side, with the size of the full moon. It vanished after trees briefly blocked her view for one minute.
Background
Witness Account
A woman saw the object at around 12:45 on July 2, 1977 while driving her vehicle in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She described it as a silver disc hanging silently and motionless in the air, tilted with its left side down.
Object Description
The object presented itself edge-on and had an apparent diameter comparable to that of the full moon. It remained entirely still and showed no sign of movement during the observation.
Course of Events
Trees briefly blocked her view for about a minute. When it was clear again, the object had gone without trace. No further witnesses or evidence such as photographs were mentioned.
Source Reference
Documented as "Case 2-8-51" in the International UFO Reporter (IUR), volume 2, no. 8 (August 1977), page 3. Cited from Eberhart's 'UFOs and Intelligence: A Timeline', page 848.
Significance
The case shows features typical of classic sightings: sudden appearance, silent hovering, and rapid disappearance without trace. It adds to the documentation of regional phenomena in Michigan.