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UFO seen as Venus in 1958 in Texas

UFO seen as Venus in 1958 in Texas
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Summary

In November 1958, a witness in El Paso, Texas, observed a stationary object in the sky. They described it as the size of a dime, with yellow, blue, and flashing white colors. The report suggests it could be the star Sirius, though the witness initially thought it was Venus. The sighting lasted five minutes and was recorded without photos or radar.

The official evaluation concluded it was likely an astronomical phenomenon, though other possibilities weren't ruled out. The report includes weather data and wind conditions at various altitudes, providing context for the observation. Despite the simplicity of the case, it was logged under Project 10073, a UFO monitoring program.