UFO sighted in Kensington, Maryland in 1954

Summary

In September 1954, a civilian in Kensington, Maryland reported observing two unidentified flying objects. The witness described the objects as yellowish and luminous, with irregular movements as they slowly disappeared below the western horizon. The sighting lasted about 35 minutes and was observed through a screened window, which could have altered the perception of color and motion. Although no photographs were taken and no physical evidence was found, the report concluded the phenomenon might have an astronomical origin, possibly related to Mars.

The official Project 10073 report, a U.S. Army initiative to investigate UFO sightings, documented this case with some caution. It noted that the witness had no prior history of reports and that another person confirmed the sighting. However, military officers considered that viewing through a screened window might have created optical illusions. Despite the prolonged duration of the sighting, suggesting a stellar object, no definitive conclusion was reached. As with many other cases, this one was filed without a clear explanation.