UFO observed for 2 hours in Arlington

Summary

An elongated object was observed for over two hours in Arlington, Virginia, in July 1963. The witness described it as resembling an electric light and saw it moving slowly from east to northeast. Although initially considered a balloon or aircraft, the duration of the observation was unusual enough to draw attention. The Air Force received the report, but no definitive conclusion was reached.

The report includes astronomical calculations suggesting the object could have been the planet Jupiter. However, the witness noted the object was moving northeast, while Jupiter moves southeast. Despite this discrepancy, the data indicated Jupiter was in a position matching the witness's description. Ultimately, the report was evaluated as a Jupiter observation, though the witness insisted the object did not behave like a known astronomical body.