UFO in Maine seen as Venus

Summary

A civilian observer in Pittsfield, Maine, reported a bright diamond-shaped object with a bluish-white color on March 3, 1955. The object was observed for 30 minutes and its intensity decreased as the darkness faded. Investigators concluded it was likely the planet Venus, as it showed similarities to another sighting on January 31 of the same year. Although the witness described it as an object moving left to right, no photos were taken and no further investigation was conducted, as it was considered an astronomical phenomenon.

The weather was clear and cold, aiding the observation. The responsible officer recommended no further investigation, as the case was considered resolved by associating it with Venus. This type of report was common at the time, when many sightings were attributed to celestial bodies or weather balloons, before stricter criteria were established to evaluate unidentified phenomena.