Luminous Object Over Maryland in 1960

Summary

In 1960, a witness in Maryland reported a luminous object that appeared ten times larger than an average star and had an intense yellowish glow. The phenomenon lasted three minutes, during which the object remained stationary before disappearing. Although initially considered a balloon, aircraft, or astronomical event, investigators concluded it was likely the landing light of an approaching aircraft. The location of nearby airports and landing patterns support this explanation, though atmospheric refraction or the star Fomalhaut were not ruled out.