UFO sighted by USS Davis in the Mediterranean

Summary

In August 1960, the USS Davis reported an unidentified object in the western Mediterranean. The object was observed for three minutes, shining twice as bright as a first magnitude star. Initially seen to the south at an 80° elevation, it then moved steadily eastward, lowering to 40°. This movement ruled out the possibility of it being a star, planet, or meteor. However, no detailed visual description of the object was provided, complicating identification. Due to the location and lack of additional information, an on-site investigation was deemed impractical. Authorities concluded that a definitive evaluation could not be made.