Red star-shaped UFO reported in Alaska in 1951

Summary

In December 1951, an observer in Alaska described an object resembling a star, but twice as large and very bright red. The object was reported by a member of the Alaska National Guard and disappeared behind a cloud. Initially labeled as "moon dust," researchers assumed it might be a meteor. No details on observation duration or photographs were provided. The report did not reach a clear conclusion, making it an intriguing case without resolution.

The official report, part of Project 10073, did not rule out the possibility of the object being a balloon, aircraft, or astronomical phenomenon, but no conclusive evidence was found. These kinds of records, though brief, are valuable for understanding how unidentified aerial phenomena were handled in the first half of the 20th century.