Mysterious light seen by aircraft in 1963

Summary

In September 1963, a pilot reported an unknown light in the Pacific sky. The sighting occurred at 7:00 a.m. UTC, near the coordinates 33.15N 175.00W. The light, of second magnitude, was moving at a speed of 30 degrees per minute, faster than typical satellite movement. The object faded after two minutes, leaving no trace. The crew could not identify it with certainty, and the official report considered it likely an aircraft.

The report includes radar and visual data from the air, but no photos or recordings. It mentions an echo in the area moving in the opposite direction, adding mystery to the case. Despite the report being widely shared among military agencies, no definitive conclusion was reached. The case remains unsolved, like many from that era.