UFO observed over Washington D.C. in 1961

Summary

A civilian observer in Washington D.C. reported a light in the eastern sky for 25 minutes in September 1961. The object appeared to rise and fall, and the witness ruled out a falling star or flare from an aircraft. Despite the long duration of the sighting, investigators concluded there was insufficient data to determine its nature. The fixed location and movement suggested an astronomical explanation, but key details like exact position and disappearance method were missing.