Bright UFO Circling and Rising Near Oxford, N.C.

Summary

A bright object with an ascending and circular motion was observed by civilians and military personnel near Oxford, North Carolina. It was described as a white light the size of a car headlight or basketball. The main witness, a milk truck driver, stopped his vehicle to watch it. The object would descend, ascend, and move in circles, lighting up the road. Other witnesses, including local police officers, confirmed the presence of the object at different altitudes. Despite initial confusion, investigators concluded it was likely the planet Jupiter, located in the reported position. Light haze and lack of precise bearing data complicated the identification, but a balloon with a night-traffic light was not ruled out.