UFO identified as Venus in 1957

Summary

In November 1957, a witness in Steelrock, Oregon, observed a round object that changed color from red to green. The report, under Project 10073, concluded the phenomenon was Venus. The observer, using binoculars, watched it for 15 minutes without apparent movement. The timing coincided with Venus's astronomical movement toward the southwest, convincing analysts.

The report includes weather data and sighting details, though no photographs or radar were involved. The in-charge officer, Major Charles W. Finnegans, supported the identification as Venus. This case is an example of how UFO reports are often resolved with astronomical explanations, highlighting the importance of careful observation in declassifying aerial phenomena.