Blue light that turned yellow

Summary

A witness in Durenville, Texas reported a blue light that turned yellow during the early morning of August 22, 1960. The observation lasted 10 minutes and the object was described as similar to a streetlight 3-5 miles away. Although the witness suggested it could have been a Soviet rocket, investigators concluded there was insufficient data to determine its nature. The report noted that the witness had a particular interest in objects in space, which might have influenced their perception.

The testimony included technical details about the object's position in the sky and its movement, but there were no photographs or radar to support the observation. The official report stated it was impossible to determine if the object was real or an optical illusion. The witness, an electronics technician with experience in celestial navigation, even mentioned having seen similar objects in the past, adding a personal touch to the story.