Red UFO seen near Albans

Summary

A civilian observer spotted a red or orange object southwest of Albans, West Virginia, on May 17, 1960. The object appeared over the horizon, moved east to west at an estimated height of 500-600 feet for 45 minutes, before fading into darkness. Binoculars were used for the observation, but no photos were taken and no other data was available. The lack of precise information hindered the evaluation of the phenomenon. Investigators suggested it could have been a balloon, an astronomical object, or a misinterpretation by the observer, especially given the dusk and the absence of other reports in the area.