The Mystery of Egg Shaped UFO Sightings

Cristina Gomez
Jan 20
5 min read

Updated: Jul 28

A peculiar pattern has emerged in UFO sightings worldwide — the recurring appearance of egg-shaped craft that defy conventional explanation. Recent revelations from Air Force veteran Jake Barber on News Nation have reignited interest in one of ufology’s most persistent mysteries: egg-shaped unidentified flying objects. While Barber’s account of a white, egg-shaped craft has captured public attention, research indicates these distinctive aerial phenomena have been consistently reported for decades, with documented sightings spanning across all fifty states in the USA and around the world.

According to comprehensive research compiled by UFO researcher Cheryl Costa, who analyzed data from major UFO reporting organizations, there have been approximately 1,300 egg-shaped and 6,500 oval-shaped UFO reports documented between 2001 and 2017. The data reveals an intriguing pattern: annual sightings average 74 cases, with reports showing a steady increase year over year, suggesting either growing occurrence or increased willingness to report such encounters.

Egg shaped ufo data by UFO researcher Cheryl Costa — Data by Cheryl Costa

UFOs over Football Game

During a football match in Tuscany, Italy, in 1954, as players and spectators focused on the game, their attention was suddenly drawn skyward by what player Ardico Magnini described as an egg-shaped object moving with remarkable slowness through the air. According to the BBC, the sighting was particularly significant due to the sheer number of witnesses present at the stadium, including entire teams and hundreds of spectators, all of whom observed the same inexplicable phenomenon. The object’s appearance was accompanied by a bizarre occurrence that set this case apart from typical UFO sightings — a shower of silvery, web-like material that witnesses described as “angel hair” descended from the sky, coating the surrounding area in a gossamer-like substance.

Rendition of UFO sighting in Tuscany , Italy 1954 — Rendition of UFO sighting in Italy

What makes this case especially compelling is the physical evidence, albeit temporary, in the form of the mysterious angel hair material. According to witnesses, the material manifested as a silvery, web-like substance that floated down from the sky in conjunction with the egg-shaped UFO sighting. Witnesses described it as having a silk-like quality, appearing as fine, fibrous strands that were white or silvery in color. The most puzzling characteristic of this substance was its self-destructing nature — when people attempted to collect or examine it, the material would reportedly disintegrate or sublimate, essentially vanishing upon contact or shortly after collection. Some witnesses who managed to temporarily preserve samples in jars found that the material would disappear even when contained.

person hold up glass jar with alleged angel hair. — “angel hair” photographed

When James McGaha investigated the case, he proposed that the angel hair phenomenon could be attributed to migrating spiders, a natural occurrence known as “ballooning” where spiders release silken threads to catch the wind and travel. However, this explanation was contested by many witnesses and researchers who pointed out that the material’s behavior — particularly its rapid disintegration and its direct association with the UFO sighting — didn’t align with typical spider silk characteristics. The true nature of the angel hair substance remains unresolved, as no definitive analysis was possible due to its ephemeral nature.

Texas Police See Egg Shaped UFOs

The 1957 Levelland, Texas UFO incident stands as one of the most thoroughly documented cases in Texas, with multiple credible witnesses including law enforcement officials. Beginning around 11:00 PM, a series of sightings unfolded across different locations in and around Levelland, with reports coming in to the police station throughout the night. The incident gained particular credibility when Sheriff Clem and his deputy personally witnessed the phenomenon around 1:30 AM, followed shortly by Fire Marshal Ray Jones. The object was consistently described as an egg-shaped or oval craft that exhibited color changes, shifting from white to blue-green. What made these sightings particularly remarkable was that they were documented across multiple vantage points — from the west, east, and north of Levelland — with witnesses providing strikingly similar descriptions of their encounters.

Newspaper Clipping of the Levelland, Texas ufo sighting in 1957 — Newspaper Clipping

One of the most compelling aspects of the Levelland incident was the reported effect the object had on vehicles. Multiple witnesses reported experiencing complete electrical system failures in their cars when in proximity to the craft. The phenomenon was so consistent that it became a defining characteristic of the incident. At approximately 12:45 AM, one caller reported that the craft had made a soft landing on the road, and during this encounter, their vehicle experienced total electrical failure. Other callers throughout the night reported similar vehicle interference, with their cars and trucks suffering complete electrical system shutdowns when near the object.

New Mexico Police Sees UFO

Perhaps the most famous egg-shaped UFO encounter is the Socorro, New Mexico incident of 1964. Police officer Lonnie Zamora reported seeing not only an egg-shaped craft with an unusual symbol but also observed small beings in white overalls near the object. The case drew immediate attention from prominent UFO researcher J. Allen Hynek and multiple government agencies.

collage of Lonnie Zamora UFO case in new mexico — Lonnie Zamora UFO case

Energy Balls from UFOs in Missouri

1973, James Richards and his family experienced a remarkable close encounter at their Columbia, Missouri mobile home. The incident began around 12:30 AM on June 28th when Richards’ 16-year-old daughter Vanea heard unusual thrashing sounds near the trees. Upon investigation, Richards observed two silver-white beams of light approximately 50 feet from their window, each beam tapering from four feet wide at the top to two feet at the ground. These beams gave way to reveal a bright oval object, estimated to be 12–15 feet in diameter. The object’s intensity was so overwhelming that Richards had to avert his eyes from its silver-white glow. During the encounter, the UFO exhibited unusual environmental effects — nearby trees moved violently despite calm weather conditions (only 5 knots of wind recorded), the family’s typically vocal security dogs remained eerily silent, and the house experienced electrical disturbances, including dimming lights and phone line interference.

J. Allen Hynek shaking hands with James Richards' Family while investigation the Columbia, Missouri ufo sighting in 1973. — J. Allen Hynek shaking hands with James Richards' Family

The object left behind substantial ground impressions measuring 6 inches by 4.8 inches and up to 3.6 inches deep — markings so significant that investigators noted a 300-pound man could only make half-inch deep impressions in comparison. The UFO’s presence also left notable environmental damage, including broken tree limbs, heat damage, and dying foliage up to 35 feet above the ground where the object had hovered. The craft demonstrated complex movements throughout the encounter, initially hovering close to the home before moving to a field about 200 feet away, where witnesses could observe its silver-white center surrounded by blue and orange bands of light. By July 14th, when Hynek visited the site, all affected leaves had died and the impacted tree limbs were completely barren, providing compelling physical evidence of this extraordinary encounter.

As we continue to witness new reports of egg-shaped UFOs, like the recent account from Jake Barber, these historical cases provide valuable context and patterns that may help us better understand the nature of these enigmatic objects. The persistence of similar descriptions across time and space suggests we may be observing a consistent phenomenon that remains unexplained by conventional aircraft or natural phenomena.