UFO sighted at Mitchel AFB in 1959

Summary

A witness at Mitchel AFB, New York, reported a round, white light moving slowly in circular motion from west to north. The observation lasted 25 minutes, an unusual duration for a balloon or aircraft under the prevailing weather conditions. The report suggests the observer most likely saw a reflection on a cloud. Despite using a theodolite to measure elevation and azimuth angles, no photos were taken of the phenomenon. The report, dated February 1959, is part of the records from Project 10073, which collected data on UFO sightings.