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This section contains descriptions of unexplained facts provided by eyewitnesses or published in the media, as well as the results of their analysis by the group.

Angel Hair. United States

ID	#1574948511
Added	Thu, 28/11/2019
Author	July N.
Sources	thinkaboutitdocs.com
Phenomena	Angel Hair UFO
Status	Hypothesis

Initial data

Initial information from sources or from an eyewitness

Incident date:

12.10.1966

Location:

Джонсборо, TN

United States

Long-term observation (over 5 hours) many witnesses numerous discs, loss of the so-called "angel hair", which was sticky and reportedly caused physiological effects in those who touched it (burning sensation, itching, nausea).

According to reports, dogs and cows in the neighborhood "acted strange" (report of the Subcommittee of NICAP, Tennessee; UFO Investigator, Vol. Ill, No. 10, October-November 1966, p. 5-6.)

The main characteristics of this observation is strongly reminiscent of the "flying" spiders, usually during October in the United States.They and their networks can sometimes reflect sunlight. However, several witnesses who have experienced burning when they applied with this substance, and it quickly evaporated.

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Original news

Prolonged sighting (more than 5 hours) by many witnesses of numerous discs, fall of so-called “angel’s hair,” which was sticky and reportedly caused physiological effects on some who touched it (burning sensation, itching, nausea). According to reports, dogs and cows in the neighborhood “acted odd.” (Tennessee NICAP Subcommittee report; U.F.O. Investigator, Vol. Ill, No. 10, Oct.-Nov. 1966, pp. 5-6.) [The main features of this sighting strongly resemble ballooning spiders, commonly seen during October in the United States. They and their webs sometimes reflect sunlight. To err on the side of caution, that explanation will be assumed. However, several witnesses experienced burning sensations when they handled the substance, and it evaporated overnight.]

Hypotheses

List of versions containing features matching the eyewitness descriptions or material evidence

Flights web

In the fall, in late August and early September, flying in the air web. So the little spiders migrate to a hundred, thousand, or even tens of thousands of meters. Where especially a lot of spiders in South America for example, they sometimes soar from the earth such clouds, "all the sky seems to be these days with the web".

Events

Rocket launches (from space.skyrocket.de)

Site: Vandenberg AFB, California (USA) Vehicle: Atlas-SLV3 Agena-D Payload: KH-7 33 (Gambit-1 33, Mission 4033, OPS 2055) SGLS 1 (OPS 5345, Module 455)