Red light on microwave tower in Illinois

Summary

A witness in Gibson City, Illinois, reported a round, bright red light resembling a light bulb near a newly installed microwave relay tower. The sighting occurred at 07:15 on February 7, 1963, during early morning hours with limited visibility due to haze. The object remained stationary for 15 minutes, drawing the attention of the observer while driving to work.

The investigating officer concluded the light was likely from a recently built microwave relay tower. Although no photos or radar were used, the report includes detailed weather conditions and the exact location of the sighting. This case was processed under Project 10073, part of military records on unidentified aerial phenomena.