UFO sighted by military and civilians in Minnesota in 1962

Summary

In March 1962, a series of observers, both military and civilian, reported a star-shaped object in the sky over Minnesota. The object, described as white with a reddish tint, was seen for more than an hour and moved slowly near the horizon. Due to its long duration and characteristics, investigators concluded it was likely a star or planet whose appearance was distorted by atmospheric refraction. Although several witnesses observed it, there were no photographs or radar records to confirm its nature.

The report details that the object was observed from Wadena AFS and Osage, Minnesota, and that several military personnel saw it with their own eyes. Although other possibilities, such as balloons or aircraft, were considered, the most plausible explanation pointed to a misidentification of a bright star. The western sky at that time was full of notable stars like Aldebaran, Sirius, Betelgeuse, and Rigel, reinforcing the theory that the phenomenon was caused by an optical distortion.