Double UFO seen by a teenager in 1962

Summary

In September 1962, a teenager in Maryland observed two identical objects in the sky. While looking through his telescope, he noticed they were stationary in the east, about 30 degrees above the horizon. The boy described them as not moving and fading away slowly, like they were dissolving into the air. The moon was visible, helping to illuminate the night. His telescope jammed, preventing him from tracking the objects further. The observation lasted about a minute.

Investigators concluded that the most likely explanation was an afterimage effect from prolonged telescope use, which could explain the double appearance and lack of movement. Despite the report being submitted to the military, no further follow-up occurred. The case remains intriguing due to the witness's age and the nature of the observation, which aligns with known optical phenomena.