UFO sighted in Huntington, West Virginia in 1962

Summary

A witness in Huntington, West Virginia, reported an object in the sky that appeared to be a planet or star. The object remained stationary for about five minutes before moving southeast and disappearing. The observation took place around 4:30 AM on December 4, 1962. The observer described it as brighter than Venus or Jupiter but not as bright as the most visible stars. The initial report suggested it could be the ECHO I satellite, which was in orbit at the time. The witness, from a top-floor window of a building, noted that the object showed no visible structure or vapor trail, making it difficult to identify with certainty.

The official report concluded that the object was likely a balloon, an aircraft, or an astronomical phenomenon, but no definitive conclusion was reached. The observer's testimony was detailed and consistent, adding credibility to the report. Despite the clear and cold weather conditions with a half-moon visible, the object showed no movement during the first few minutes of observation. This experience was recorded on an official form for Project 10073, indicating it was taken seriously by authorities investigating unidentified aerial phenomena.