Red UFO with luminous tail over Florida

Summary

A sighting occurred in Palm Beach, Florida, on June 27, 1960, when a bright red object with a luminous tail was observed traveling at high altitude and speed. The witness, a pilot boat, saw it moving from northwest to southeast for three minutes. Although it initially seemed like an unusual aerial phenomenon, the evaluation pointed to a more earthly explanation.

The official conclusion indicated it was likely a missile launched from Cape Canaveral, as it coincided with a scheduled launch for that date. The object's description matched previous missile reports, and its trajectory aligned with the range area. Despite the limited information, the analysis suggested it was not a conventional UFO but a known space event.