UFO sighted over Rhinelander Wisconsin in 1957

Summary

A witness in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, reported in 1957 the observation of an oval-shaped object with red and green lights. The object was seen for 45 minutes in the southwest sky and slowly ascended before disappearing. The sighting was made both with the naked eye and binoculars, and the report concluded it was likely a bright star or planet. Despite the prolonged observation, investigators found no conclusive evidence of an unidentified object. The case was filed as probably astronomical.